Inverleven 1989-2005 16 Year Old Douglas Laing Old Malt Cask 50%

It was a well-balanced Roland-style whisky. Inverleven INVERLEVEN 1989-2005 16yo DOUGLAS LAING Old Malt Cask 50% one of 330 bottles The aroma has a strong barley note with wheat flour, citrus, fresh herbs, white flowers, and a clean caskiness. On the palate, it is spicier than its ABV suggests, with peppery notes, a plain flavor profile, powdery barley characteristics, fresh citrus and herbs, syrupy sweetness, citric acidity, a strong yet light-bodied barley presence with gentle umami, and a short but spicy, crisp finish. [Good/Very Good] This is a 16-year-old Inverleven bottled by Douglas Laing in 2005. The cask influence is not overly pronounced, allowing the original spirit's character to shine through. Despite its strong barley notes with a powdery texture, it lacks thickness and has a slightly spirit-forward profile, with sweetness akin to syrup. The clean flavor profile exhibits good finish, and it strongly reflects Roland-style characteristics often found in cask-strength or high-proof whiskies. This is a distinctive bottling, showcasing typical single malt aromatic qualities.