Caledonian 41 Year Old 1974 (cask 11836) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Caledonian
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 50.2%
- Age
- 41 years
- Price
- £235.99
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Malt Extract, Tobacco, Leathery
- Description
- Caledonian closed its Edinburgh doors in 1988, making this 41-year-old grain whisky from 1974 a historical document in a bottle—one of only 200 produced. Four decades of maturation have mellowed the grain into layers of honeyed cereal, dried fruit, and subtle spice, with the depth that only extreme age can impart. Bottled at 50.2% ABV, the texture is rich and oily with a persistent, warming finish. Essential for collectors and grain whisky enthusiasts seeking a taste of a lost Scottish distillery.
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ABV
50.2%
Age
41 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
Caledonian 41 Year Old 1974 (cask 11836) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is a 41-year-old grain from Caledonian (Scotland), bottled at 50.2% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and gentle spice character — old wood, malt extract, tobacco, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Caledonian closed its Edinburgh doors in 1988, making this 41-year-old grain whisky from 1974 a historical document in a bottle—one of only 200 produced. Four decades of maturation have mellowed the grain into layers of honeyed cereal, dried fruit, and subtle spice, with the depth that only extreme age can impart. Bottled at 50.2% ABV, the texture is rich and oily with a persistent, warming finish. Essential for collectors and grain whisky enthusiasts seeking a taste of a lost Scottish distillery.
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