North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- North British
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 54.4%
- Age
- 33 years
- Price
- £156.05
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Vanilla, Nutty, Honey, Malt Extract
- Description
- North British's August 1978 distillation spent 33 years in a single cask, creating a rare snapshot of Lowland grain from the late 1970s. Bottled by Duncan Taylor for their Rare Auld collection.
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ABV
54.4%
Age
33 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£156.05
✦ Neatly Summary
North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is a 33-year-old grain from North British (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 54.4% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, vanilla, nutty, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
North British's August 1978 distillation spent 33 years in a single cask, creating a rare snapshot of Lowland grain from the late 1970s. Bottled by Duncan Taylor for their Rare Auld collection.
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