North British 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 55816) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- North British
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 55.5%
- Age
- 27 years
- Price
- £72.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Vanilla, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- North British's 27-year-old grain whisky distilled in October 1988 spent its entire maturation in a single bourbon barrel, developing the deep complexity that comes only with extended aging in wood. Cask 55816 represents a rare glimpse into how Lowland grain spirit evolves over nearly three decades.
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North British 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 55816) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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ABV
55.5%
Age
27 yr
Style
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✦ Neatly Summary
North British 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 55816) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is a 27-year-old grain from North British (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 55.5% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, vanilla, honey, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
North British's 27-year-old grain whisky distilled in October 1988 spent its entire maturation in a single bourbon barrel, developing the deep complexity that comes only with extended aging in wood. Cask 55816 represents a rare glimpse into how Lowland grain spirit evolves over nearly three decades.
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