Name: Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Brand: Caledonian
Price: 449.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is characterised by Old Wood, Sherried, Vanilla, Nutty, Dried Fruit notes. Caledonian's 45-year-old single grain, distilled in 1976 and aged in refill hogshead until 2021, shows the depth achievable in grain whisky given sufficient time. Douglas Laing's Xtra Old Particular release yielded 295 bottles of this closed distillery rarity.

Question 2

Is Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) has some sweetness (58/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a good step up for beginners with some experience — not the easiest starting point, but very rewarding.

Question 5

Is Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) costs £449.95 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 53% ABV, Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (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 Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (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 Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (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 Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (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 Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) similar to Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) and Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 share a similar flavour profile (Old Wood, Sherried, Vanilla) and are in a similar price range. Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 costs £494.02 vs £449.95 for Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing).

Question 11

Is Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) similar to Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) and Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) share a similar flavour profile (Old Wood, Vanilla) and are in a similar price range. Mortlach 26 Year Old 1987 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) costs £383.95 vs £449.95 for Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing).

Question 12

How does Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) compare to Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts?

Accepted Answer

Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) and Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Caledonian 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15243) - Xtra Old Particular (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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