North British 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 18974) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- North British
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 48.7%
- Age
- 33 years
- Price
- £131.99
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Fresh Fruit, Malt Extract, Oily
- Description
- North British grain distilled in 1988 and matured for 33 years in a refill hogshead before bottling by Hunter Laing. The extended aging imparts a rich, buttery character with tropical fruit notes typical of premium Lowland grain whisky.
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ABV
48.7%
Age
33 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
North British 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 18974) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is a 33-year-old grain from North British (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 48.7% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, honey, fresh fruit, malt extract. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
North British grain distilled in 1988 and matured for 33 years in a refill hogshead before bottling by Hunter Laing. The extended aging imparts a rich, buttery character with tropical fruit notes typical of premium Lowland grain whisky.
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