North British 55 Year Old 1961 (cask 13328) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- North British
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 55.1%
- Age
- 55 years
- Price
- £560.35
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Vanilla, Malt Extract, Toasted, Sherried
- Description
- North British grain distilled in December 1961 and matured 55 years in refill butt—a remarkable span of aging that shaped this Lowland expression into something rare and historically significant. Bottled by Hunter Laing in February 2017 with just 144 bottles produced.
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ABV
55.1%
Age
55 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£560.35
✦ Neatly Summary
North British 55 Year Old 1961 (cask 13328) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is a 55-year-old grain from North British (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 55.1% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and lightly fruity character — old wood, vanilla, malt extract, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
North British grain distilled in December 1961 and matured 55 years in refill butt—a remarkable span of aging that shaped this Lowland expression into something rare and historically significant. Bottled by Hunter Laing in February 2017 with just 144 bottles produced.
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