Name: Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
Brand: Cragganmore
Price: 376.34 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) is characterised by Old Wood, Sherried, Toasted, Nutty, Dried Fruit notes. Douglas Laing's Xtra Old Particular Black Series presents a Cragganmore distilled in November 1989 and aged 30 years in a single hogshead, bottled in August 2020 with just 248 bottles produced. Three decades in refill wood allows Speyside fruit—apple, pear, and subtle heather honey—to develop alongside gentle wood spice and a mineral backbone. The single-cask provenance and elegant presentation acknowledge the rarity and maturity of this 30-year-old spirit. Reserved for collectors seeking vintage Speyside character in its most mature, focused expression.

Question 2

Is Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) has some sweetness (43/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) is a challenging dram with and high ABV (52.1%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) costs £376.34 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 52.1% ABV, Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The balanced character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) similar to Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) and Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 share a similar flavour profile (Old Wood, Sherried, Toasted) and are in a similar price range. Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 costs £494.02 vs £376.34 for Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing).

Question 11

Is Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) similar to Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) and Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) share a similar flavour profile (Old Wood, Nutty) and are in a similar price range. Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) costs £265.32 vs £376.34 for Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing).

Question 12

How does Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) compare to Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts?

Accepted Answer

Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) and Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) is complex and layered, while Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is known for Hay-like, Leafy, Malt Extract notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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