Garnheath 49 Year Old - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Garnheath
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45%
- Age
- 49 years
- Price
- £990
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Leathery, Tobacco, Nutty
- Description
- This rare 49-year-old grain whisky from Garnheath, distilled in 1974 and bottled by Douglas Laing, offers a window into Lowland grain production from a now-closed distillery, with only 162 bottles released at 45% ABV.
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Garnheath 49 Year Old - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 49-year-old single malt from Garnheath (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 45% ABV. Expect oaky, fruity and sweet character — old wood, sherried, leathery, tobacco. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This rare 49-year-old grain whisky from Garnheath, distilled in 1974 and bottled by Douglas Laing, offers a window into Lowland grain production from a now-closed distillery, with only 162 bottles released at 45% ABV.
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