North British 32 Year Old 1988 (casks 608959/963 & 238960) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- North British
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 48%
- Age
- 32 years
- Price
- £164.9
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Toasted, Old Wood, Oily
- Description
- Distilled in 1988 at North British, this Lowland grain spent 32 years primarily in bourbon casks before finishing four years in American rye wood, adding complexity and spice. The bourbon influence provides vanilla and caramel notes, while the rye finishing contributes an additional layer of grain-forward character and dried fruit. Murray McDavid bottled 405 bottles for their Mission Gold series. Best enjoyed by those seeking a well-balanced grain whisky with layered cask influence.
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North British 32 Year Old 1988 (casks 608959/963 & 238960) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
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ABV
48%
Age
32 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
North British 32 Year Old 1988 (casks 608959/963 & 238960) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is a 32-year-old grain from North British (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 48% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — vanilla, toasted, old wood, oily. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1988 at North British, this Lowland grain spent 32 years primarily in bourbon casks before finishing four years in American rye wood, adding complexity and spice. The bourbon influence provides vanilla and caramel notes, while the rye finishing contributes an additional layer of grain-forward character and dried fruit. Murray McDavid bottled 405 bottles for their Mission Gold series. Best enjoyed by those seeking a well-balanced grain whisky with layered cask influence.
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