Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Cragganmore
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.1%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £376.34
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Toasted, Nutty, Dried Fruit
- Description
- 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.
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Cragganmore 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 14121) - Xtra Old Particular The Black Series (Douglas Laing) is a 30-year-old single malt from Cragganmore (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 52.1% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — old wood, sherried, toasted, nutty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
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.
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