North British 50 Year Old 1963 (cask 10268) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- North British
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 46.4%
- Age
- 50 years
- Price
- £380.64
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Tobacco, Leathery, Oily, Honey
- Description
- In the Lowlands, North British 50 Year Old stands out with a nostalgic 'Old Wood' profile. At 46.4% ABV, this grain whisky has aged gracefully over 50 years. Priced steeply at £380.64, it whispers tales of 'Tobacco' and 'Leathery' notes. With just one rating, it’s a luxurious leap of faith.
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North British 50 Year Old 1963 (cask 10268) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
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ABV
46.4%
Age
50 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£380.64
✦ Neatly Summary
North British 50 Year Old 1963 (cask 10268) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is a 50-year-old grain from North British (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 46.4% ABV. Expect richly sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, tobacco, leathery, oily. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
In the Lowlands, North British 50 Year Old stands out with a nostalgic 'Old Wood' profile. At 46.4% ABV, this grain whisky has aged gracefully over 50 years. Priced steeply at £380.64, it whispers tales of 'Tobacco' and 'Leathery' notes. With just one rating, it’s a luxurious leap of faith.
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