North British 29 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
- Distillery
- North British
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 29 years
- Price
- £75.25
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Old Wood, Malt Extract, Toasted, Honey
- Description
- North British 29 Year Old 1985 is a rare Lowland grain whisky aged nearly three decades in ex-bourbon casks, bottled in small batch by WM Cadenhead with just 432 bottles. Distilled in 1985 and released in 2015, it offers an uncommon glimpse into Scotland's grain whisky heritage.
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ABV
46%
Age
29 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
North British 29 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is a 29-year-old grain from North British (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — vanilla, old wood, malt extract, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
North British 29 Year Old 1985 is a rare Lowland grain whisky aged nearly three decades in ex-bourbon casks, bottled in small batch by WM Cadenhead with just 432 bottles. Distilled in 1985 and released in 2015, it offers an uncommon glimpse into Scotland's grain whisky heritage.
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