WhiskySpace Logo
WhiskySpace

Douglas Laing Old Particular 2003 16 Years Single Malt Whisky

Probably Orkney's Finest 2003 DL

Douglas Laing

Scotland · United Kingdom

Rate this whisky

Whisky Information

Age
16 years
ABV
48.4%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillation Year
05.2003
Bottling Year
05.2019
Cask Types
Refill Hogshead

Price

Latest market prices from domestic and international sources

Recent history

Lowest Price:€90.41(2025-03-11)

View full price history
Douglas Laing & Co., established in 1948, stands as one of Scotland's most revered independent whisky bottlers and blenders. Headquartered in Glasgow, this family-owned enterprise has cultivated an exceptional reputation across three generations for its meticulous cask selection and innovative approach to whisky creation. The company's distinguished portfolio encompasses several acclaimed ranges: the "Exceptional Regional Malts" series, which showcases iconic blended malt Scotch whiskies that capture the essence of Scotland's key whisky regions – Big Peat (a bold, heavily-peated Islay expression), Scallywag (a sherried Speyside malt), Timorous Beastie (a robust Highland malt), Rock Island (a maritime island blend), The Epicurean (a refined Lowland malt), and Rock Oyster (a coastal island blend with maritime influences). Complementing this, Douglas Laing's single cask program demonstrates their expertise through three distinct labels: Provenance (featuring younger, vibrant single cask expressions), Old Particular (presenting mature, complex single cask whiskies), and Xtra Old Particular (representing ultra-premium, aged single cask rarities). The company maintains an unwavering commitment to traditional craftsmanship, insisting on non-chill filtration, natural color, and cask strength or high-strength bottlings, thereby preserving the authentic character and integrity of their artisanal whiskies in an increasingly commercialized industry.
View brand information

Tasting Notes & Reviews

1-5 of 15 notes Log in to rate
Whiskyspace Notes 1840

Whiskyspace Notes 1840

Jun 23, 2026, 18:49:44

刚开了一瓶,闻起来是那种很柔和的麦芽香,混着点饼干和湿石头的气息。🍋 多喝两口,就发现层次真的好丰富,有点像柠檬大麦水的清爽,又带点类似草药束和各种高汤的鲜美。最特别的是那一抹盐渍蜂蜜和石楠花蜂蜜的甜美,加上一点油脂感,让整体口感非常圆润顺滑。🍦 后面还能感觉到一点新鲜面包和淡淡的矿物质味。回味很长,很芬芳。整体感觉特别扎实有质感,比它兄弟版本感觉还要再好上那么一点点。👍

Whiskyspace Notes 1800

Whiskyspace Notes 1800

Jun 23, 2026, 14:30:47

First thing I notice is this lovely honeyed sweetness, like salted honey drizzled over fresh bread, almost yeasty in a nice bakery kind of way. 🍯 Then comes this wonderful richness, kind of oily on the palate - reminds me a bit of good olive oil actually. There's something herbal there too, like bouquet garni or dried herbs from the kitchen cupboard. Getting some malty sinew underneath, quite textured really. A touch of wet rocks and straw, but in a pleasant earthy way rather than anything off-putting. The finish is easy and warm, with those brothy notes coming through - reminds me a bit of well-made stock with seasonings. There's this autolytic quality that's hard to place but quite moreish. Really lovely dram, consistent from nose to finish. One of those whiskies that just feels properly made, you know? 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 1519

Whiskyspace Notes 1519

Jun 6, 2026, 14:53:03

这杯闻起来挺有意思的,先是那种蜂蜜的甜香,但又有点咸咸的感觉,像海风混着花蜜。仔细闻还有点柠檬的清新,底下藏着些草料和泥土气息,整体倒是比预想的柔和不少。 喝一口,舌头先触到一丝矿物感,接着涌上来的甜里带着点咸,有点像蜂蜜涂在烤面包上。后面慢慢浮出些香草和草药的滋味,很隐约。最让我惊喜的是收尾那一口,居然有点像家里自制味噌汤的醇厚感?过了好一会儿,喉咙里还留着温暖的麦芽香,慢慢变成晒干的稻草味道。 整体喝下来很舒服,没有太冲的酒精感。是那种可以慢慢咂摸的酒,每喝一口都能发现点新东西,挺适合周末傍晚放松的时候来一杯。😊

Colin Roberts

Colin Roberts

May 27, 2026, 03:45:45

Right then, had a glass of this one last evening. First thing I got was a lovely lemon barley water note, really fresh and zesty, like a proper summer drink. Quite easy-going on the palate. As it sat, a bit of that autolytic, yeasty quality came through, think fresh bread dough. Beneath that is this solid malty sinew, a real backbone. The heather honey sweetness isn't cloying at all, it just rounds everything out beautifully. There's a richness there, like good olive oil, and a slight, almost savoury seasoning touch. Funny, there's a hint of something almost medical, but in a clean, apothecary way. And the mouthfeel? Lovely consistency with the nose. Finishes with a light mineral edge. Really quite a tad more approachable than I expected. Very pleasant indeed. 👍

Greg Cooper

Greg Cooper

May 25, 2026, 11:10:58

Right, so this one’s got a tad more approachable feel right off—proper malty backbone but there’s something that elevates it above its sibling cask a notch, y’know? Nose is wonderfully rich and textured, lovely consistency with the palate too. biscuity. Like walking into a bakery that also happens to be storing straw and fresh linens. Globally more rounded and sweeter nose, lemony but not sharp, more like lemon barley water with a yeasty, light mineral tang underneath. The palate’s got that same malty sinew, maybe a faint fabric note? Like clean cotton with some seasonings sprinkled in. Almost a whisper of old-fashioned medical qualities—herbal, slightly antiseptic, like a bouquet garni steeping away. Then that autolytic richness rolls in, doughy and savoury, ties everything together nicely. 🍋🌾 Properly moreish.

Explore whiskies related by brand, style, region, and profile.

Douglas Laing Limited Edition 18 Years Blended Malt Whisky

Douglas Laing Limited Edition 18 Years Blended Malt Whisky

Douglas LaingScotland · United Kingdom

Blended Malt Whisky

Age
18 years
ABV
46.8%
Volume
50 ml

Cask Types

€90.70

19 Ratings

★★★½
Douglas Laing Limited Edition 13 Years Blended Malt Whisky

Douglas Laing Limited Edition 13 Years Blended Malt Whisky

Douglas LaingScotland · United Kingdom

Blended Malt Whisky

Age
13 years
ABV
46%
Volume
700 ml

Cask Types

Sherry Cask

€73.80

5 Ratings

★★★
Douglas Laing 21 Years Blended Malt Whisky

Douglas Laing 21 Years Blended Malt Whisky

Douglas LaingScotland · United Kingdom

Blended Malt Whisky

Age
21 years
ABV
46.8%
Volume
700 ml

Cask Types

Sherry Casks

€130.78

10 Ratings

★★★½
Douglas Laing Small Batch Blended Malt Whisky

Douglas Laing Small Batch Blended Malt Whisky

Douglas LaingScotland · United Kingdom

Blended Malt Whisky

Age
NAS
ABV
46%
Volume
700 ml

Cask Types

€60.00

2 Ratings

★★★
Douglas Laing Blended Malt Whisky

Douglas Laing Blended Malt Whisky

Douglas LaingScotland · United Kingdom

Blended Malt Whisky

Age
NAS
ABV
46.2%
Volume
700 ml

Cask Types

€54.95

1 Ratings

★★★
Douglas Laing Limited Edition 10 Years Blended Malt Whisky

Douglas Laing Limited Edition 10 Years Blended Malt Whisky

Douglas LaingScotland · United Kingdom

Blended Malt Whisky

Age
10 years
ABV
46%
Volume
700 ml

Cask Types

Sherry

€52.78

1 Ratings

★★★
Douglas Laing Limited Edition 40 Years Blended Malt Whisky

Douglas Laing Limited Edition 40 Years Blended Malt Whisky

Douglas LaingScotland · United Kingdom

Blended Malt Whisky

Age
40 years
ABV
54.7%
Volume
700 ml

Cask Types

€999.95

10 Ratings

★★★½
Douglas Laing 12 Years Blended Whisky

Douglas Laing 12 Years Blended Whisky

Douglas LaingScotland · United Kingdom

Blended Whisky

Age
12 years
ABV
40%
Volume
700 ml

Cask Types

Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish

€40.96

2 Ratings

★★½
Douglas Laing Blended Whisky

Douglas Laing Blended Whisky

Douglas LaingScotland · United Kingdom

Blended Whisky

Age
NAS
ABV
43%
Volume
700 ml

Cask Types

€56.95

0 Ratings

Ballechin 2003 15 Years Single Malt Whisky

Ballechin 2003 15 Years Single Malt Whisky

BallechinScotland · United Kingdom

Single Malt Whisky

Age
15 years
ABV
55%
Volume
700 ml

Cask Types

Refill Sherry Butt

€122.79

51 Ratings

★★★½