Cambus 40 Year Old 1975 (Special Release 2016)
- Distillery
- Cambus
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 52.7%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £817.3
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (3 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Vanilla, Toasted, Old Wood, Nutty
- Description
- This 40-year-old grain whisky from Cambus was distilled in 1975 and aged entirely in refill American oak hogsheads, offering the subtle complexity that comes with four decades of maturation; only 1,812 bottles were released.
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ABV
52.7%
Age
40 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
Cambus 40 Year Old 1975 (Special Release 2016) is a 40-year-old grain from Cambus (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 52.7% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and gentle spice character — malt extract, vanilla, toasted, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 40-year-old grain whisky from Cambus was distilled in 1975 and aged entirely in refill American oak hogsheads, offering the subtle complexity that comes with four decades of maturation; only 1,812 bottles were released.
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