Orkney 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 18474) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | 700ML

How well do you know your Orkney-based distilleries? You can have fun guessing which one this single malt came from – independently bottled for Hunter Laing's Old Malt Cask collection! Distilled in May 2006, the whisky was filled into a single refill hogshead, where it slumbered soundly for 14 years. In 2021, the cask was opened, releasing a total outturn of 177 bottles.

Orkney 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 18474) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | 700ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Butterscotch, zesty peels, and floral fruit, with sweet blossom honey and wood shavings.

Palate: More citrus with candied orange, sugary apple crumble, and clotted cream. Hints of heather poke through, with oily, mouth-coating malt.

Finish: Rounded notes of juicy orchard fruits and waxy peels, with a peppery warmth, lingering sweet oak, and dense caramel.

Distillery Information

Hunter Laing is a Scottish whisky company that was founded in 2013. The company is best known for its single malt and blended Scotch whiskies. Hunter Laing was founded by brothers Stewart and Andrew Laing. The company is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland. Hunter Laing has a portfolio of over 200 different whiskies, including single malt, blended, grain, and peated whiskies. The company also produces a range of other spirits, including gin, vodka, and rum. Hunter Laing is one of the fastest-growing Scotch whisky companies in the world. In 2019, the company sold over 1 million bottles of whisky. Hunter Laing has won numerous awards for its whiskies, including "Best Blended Scotch Whisky" at the World Whiskies Awards. Hunter Laing is a family-owned business. The company is run by brothers Stewart and Andrew Laing. Their father, Fred Laing, is the company’s chairman. Hunter Laing has a team of over 30 people, including Master Blenders John Ramsay and Douglas Murray. Hunter Laing is an active supporter of the Scotch whisky industry. The company is a member of the Scotch Whisky Association and the Federation of Small Businesses. Hunter Laing also sponsors the Glasgow Film Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

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