Douglas Laing's XOP (Xtra Old Particular) is the best of the best from the Douglas Laing family vaults. This range of rare aged Single Malt and Single Grain Scotch Whiskies is bottled exactly the way the Distiller intended: without colouring or chill-filtration, and at cask strength. This expression, from Glenrothes Distillery, was distilled in 1996 and has spent 21 glorious years maturing in a Refill Bourbon Hogshead. This is one of only 257 bottles available.

Nose: Barley, cashew nuts, spices and honey.
Palate: Warmingly spiced with gentle oak, fruit pastilles and malt to the fore.
Finish: Creamy mocha on the finish initially, heading back to the earlier honey and nuts