Insider knowledge: Aberlour 12 Year Old 2000 Cask 9340 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) whisky is named whisky by virtue of the fact it's from Scotland. If distilled in America the spelling would be Aberlour 12 Year Old 2000 Cask 9340 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) whiskey, as opposed to whisky.
Nose: Gristy, sweet malt on the nose with a touch of acacia honey and caramel.
Palate: Mixed peels, honey and cooked fruit. Beeswax and barley sugar develop.
Finish: Cantaloupe melon and cough lozenges.