North British 31 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
- Distillery
- North British
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 55%
- Age
- 31 years
- Price
- £96.08
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Old Wood, Nutty
- Description
- North British's 31-year grain maturation from 1985 to 2016 showcases Scotland's Lowland grain heritage through the lens of WM Cadenhead, one of Scotland's oldest independent bottlers. Three decades allow the grain to develop soft, honeyed character with hints of dried stone fruit and subtle baking spice, while refill cask maturation keeps oak in balance. The Cadenhead Small Batch bottling of 546 bottles captures a whisky at full maturity without excess wood tannins. A measured, sophisticated grain whisky for those exploring the depth of long-aged examples.
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ABV
55%
Age
31 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£96.08
✦ Neatly Summary
North British 31 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is a 31-year-old grain from North British (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 55% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — vanilla, honey, old wood, nutty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
North British's 31-year grain maturation from 1985 to 2016 showcases Scotland's Lowland grain heritage through the lens of WM Cadenhead, one of Scotland's oldest independent bottlers. Three decades allow the grain to develop soft, honeyed character with hints of dried stone fruit and subtle baking spice, while refill cask maturation keeps oak in balance. The Cadenhead Small Batch bottling of 546 bottles captures a whisky at full maturity without excess wood tannins. A measured, sophisticated grain whisky for those exploring the depth of long-aged examples.
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