Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 -The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Caledonian
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 46.1%
- Age
- 45 years
- Price
- £127.11
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Vanilla, Toasted, Honey, Old Wood
- Description
- Caledonian's 45-year-old grain whisky, distilled in 1965 and aged in a bourbon barrel until 2010, represents a remarkable span of Scottish whisky history. Natural cask strength maturation has concentrated vanilla, wood spice, and honeyed cereal notes into a complex, full-bodied expression. A collectors' piece bottled under the Clan Denny label, reserved for those seeking rare, aged grain whisky with historical significance.
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ABV
46.1%
Age
45 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
Caledonian 45 Year Old 1965 -The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is a 45-year-old grain from Caledonian (Scotland), bottled at 46.1% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — malt extract, vanilla, toasted, honey. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Caledonian's 45-year-old grain whisky, distilled in 1965 and aged in a bourbon barrel until 2010, represents a remarkable span of Scottish whisky history. Natural cask strength maturation has concentrated vanilla, wood spice, and honeyed cereal notes into a complex, full-bodied expression. A collectors' piece bottled under the Clan Denny label, reserved for those seeking rare, aged grain whisky with historical significance.
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