Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Carsebridge
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 44.7%
- Age
- 45 years
- Price
- £127.71
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Vanilla, Toasted, Malt Extract, Nutty
- Description
- Carsebridge was a Lowland grain distillery closed in 1983 and dismantled in the 1990s, making this 45-year-old 1965 distillate an irreplaceable relic of Scottish grain production. Grain whiskies require extensive aging to develop complexity, and four decades in cask have transformed this into a delicate study in oak, vanilla, and subtle orchard fruit with hints of honey and cereal grain. The texture is refined and elegant, with a dry, persistent finish. This suits collectors and grain whisky enthusiasts seeking to experience a lost distillery's final expressions.
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ABV
44.7%
Age
45 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
Carsebridge 45 Year Old 1965 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is a 45-year-old grain from Carsebridge (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 44.7% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and gentle spice character — old wood, vanilla, toasted, malt extract. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Carsebridge was a Lowland grain distillery closed in 1983 and dismantled in the 1990s, making this 45-year-old 1965 distillate an irreplaceable relic of Scottish grain production. Grain whiskies require extensive aging to develop complexity, and four decades in cask have transformed this into a delicate study in oak, vanilla, and subtle orchard fruit with hints of honey and cereal grain. The texture is refined and elegant, with a dry, persistent finish. This suits collectors and grain whisky enthusiasts seeking to experience a lost distillery's final expressions.
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