Brora 34 Years 1970 – 2004 – Douglas Laing Old & Rare Platinum Selection

An icon among legendary Islay-style Highlanders: this Brora 34 Years from 1970, bottled in 2004 by Douglas Laing for their revered Old & Rare Platinum Selection, is the kind of whisky that renders even seasoned connoisseurs silent. Only 157 bottles were filled at an impressive 56.9% ABV. At this age, such vitality is astonishing. This rare release was awarded 92 points by Serge Valentin (WhiskyFun) — and rightly so. It’s a textbook display of complexity, elegance, power, and old-school distillery magic.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Elegant and initially reserved, it blossoms in the glass. Beeswax, old books, almond, sea breeze and a whiff of iodine. Nut oils, fresh mint, linoleum, aged apples and an echo of an old sherry cellar. With time, incense, dried herbs (thyme, rosemary), turpentine and toasted cedar emerge. Slightly medicinal, warmly earthy – a nose to get lost in.

Palate

Powerful yet silky: walnut, marzipan, grape skin, camphor and herbal tea. Subtle layers of honey, lemon peel, green tea and soft smoke. There are hints of beeswax, light tar, olive oil, grilled herbs and wet stones. The alcohol is perfectly integrated – supporting, not overwhelming.

Finish

Long, complex and almost meditative: waxy smoke, honey, aged peat, matcha, salty minerals and subtle notes of tar and mustard seed. A finish that keeps evolving for minutes – layered, aromatic and profound.

Douglas Laing

Douglas Laing & Co. is one of the most respected independent bottlers in the whisky world. With a history dating back to 1948 and a commitment to quality and craftsmanship, the company continues to offer whiskies of exceptional quality. Their broad portfolio, which includes both single cask and small batch releases, makes Douglas Laing a favourite among whisky collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Whether it is a rare XOP bottling or a characterful blended malt like Big Peat, Douglas Laing offers a unique and authentic whisky experience.

History

Douglas Laing & Co. was founded in 1948 by Fred Douglas Laing in Glasgow, Scotland. The company began as a dealer and blender of whisky, but soon focused on selecting and bottling single cask and small batch whiskies.

Douglas Laing has always remained a family business, with the knowledge and passion for whisky passed from generation to generation. After Fred Douglas Laing, the company was run by his son, Fred Laing Jr, and later Fred's daughter Cara Laing and her husband Chris Leggat also joined the company.

Please note

This bottle was bottled a long time ago. Please be careful when opening. The closure may have deteriorated. The item is sold as photographed and described. We do not accept any liability for the condition of the closure.