Name: North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Brand: North British
Price: 109.08 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) taste like?

Accepted Answer

North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is characterised by Sherried, Vanilla, Honey, Old Wood, Citric notes. Distilled in June 1995 at North British and aged for 26 years with a finishing period in Marsala wine cask, this single grain was bottled in 2021 by Alistair Walker. The result of 231 bottles showcases the complexity that extended maturation and wine finishing can bring to Lowland grain whisky.

Question 2

Is North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Yes — North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is noticeably sweet (78/100), with flavours like Vanilla, Honey.

Question 4

Is North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is a good step up for beginners with some experience — not the easiest starting point, but very rewarding.

Question 5

Is North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) costs £109.08 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 52.1% ABV, North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)?

Accepted Answer

North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The sweet, honeyed character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)?

Accepted Answer

Serve North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) similar to Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01?

Accepted Answer

Yes — North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) and Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 share a similar flavour profile (Vanilla) and are in a similar price range. Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2013 PMC:01 costs £109.95 vs £109.08 for North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker).

Question 11

Is North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) similar to Glenfarclas - Movember 2011?

Accepted Answer

Yes — North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) and Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 share a similar flavour profile (Sherried, Honey) and are in a similar price range. Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 costs £99.95 vs £109.08 for North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker).

Question 12

How does North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) compare to Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)?

Accepted Answer

North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) and Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is sweet and approachable, while Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is known for Smokey, Medicinal, Dried Fruit notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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