Old Particular – Glentauchers 21 Year Old, 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing | Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch | ABV: 51.5% (natural cask strength may vary) | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 70cl
Cask Type: Refill Hogshead | Age Statement: 21 Years | Edition: Old Particular Series

Intro/Heritage:
Glentauchers has long been a quiet contributor to iconic blends but in this rare 21-year-old single cask release from Douglas Laing’s Old Particular series, the distillery takes center stage. Matured in a refill hogshead and bottled at natural strength, it’s a sophisticated portrait of Speyside restraint, where time, oak, and spirit align in elegant harmony.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Subtle and refined. Dried apricot, barley sugar, honeycomb, and chamomile tea drift gently over soft oak and citrus peel.
Palate: Polished and silky. Flavors of baked apple, malted biscuit, lemon curd, and toasted almond flow across a creamy, mid-weight texture with a whisper of spice.
Finish: Long and graceful. Faint traces of vanilla, herbal tea, and buttery shortbread taper into a mellow, elegant close.

Production Details:
Matured for 21 years in a single refill hogshead and bottled at 51.5% ABV without chill filtration or coloring. This expression is part of Douglas Laing’s Old Particular range, a series that highlights rare, unblended cask strength malts with true regional identity.

Perfect For:
Those who appreciate subtlety over swagger. Ideal for seasoned whisky lovers who favor nuance, or collectors looking for mature Speyside drams with quiet depth and age-earned finesse.

Expert Notes:
Often overshadowed by flashier neighbors, Glentauchers offers rich distillate character built for long aging. At 21 years old, this single cask bottling reveals its softer side, elegant, fruit-driven, and beautifully mature.

Customer Reviews:
🗨️ “Understated and utterly refined. A dram that rewards slow sipping.”
🗨️ “Not flashy, just flawless. Balanced, bright, and beautifully aged.”
🗨️ “A quiet Speyside masterpiece — complex without being loud.”

Interesting Fact:
Founded in 1897, Glentauchers was designed by the legendary distillery architect Charles Doig. Most of its output disappears into Ballantine’s, making single cask indie bottlings like this one exceptionally rare.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat in a tulip glass to savor its layered aroma. A touch of water will draw out more citrus and herbal complexity. Pair with almond pastries, white chocolate, or quiet moments worth remembering.

Distillery Background:
Tucked just outside Keith in Speyside, Glentauchers remains one of the region’s hidden gems — known for its fruity, waxy spirit and traditional production methods. Through Douglas Laing’s lens, this 21-year-old bottling offers a rare glimpse into its age-defining elegance and quiet mastery.