Garnheath 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 11209) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Distillery
Garnheath
Region
Lowland
Country
Scotland
Type
Grain
ABV
44.5%
Age
42 years
Price
£240.61
Community rating
5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
Tasting notes
Old Wood, Oily, Vanilla, Nutty, Honey
Description
Garnheath 42 Year Old 1974 is an exceptionally rare single grain Scotch from a distillery that closed in 1988, bottled by Douglas Laing in 2016 after spending four decades in a single refill barrel. Only 130 bottles exist of this remarkable survivor from the 1970s.

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ABV

44.5%

Age

42 yr

Style

Grain

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Garnheath 42 Year Old 1974 (cask 11209) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 42-year-old grain from Garnheath (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 44.5% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, oily, vanilla, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Garnheath 42 Year Old 1974 is an exceptionally rare single grain Scotch from a distillery that closed in 1988, bottled by Douglas Laing in 2016 after spending four decades in a single refill barrel. Only 130 bottles exist of this remarkable survivor from the 1970s.

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