Caledonian 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Caledonian
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 54.9%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £304.19
- Tasting notes
- Oily, Old Wood, Toasted, Malt Extract, Vanilla
- Description
- A remarkable survivor from 1976, this 40-year-old Caledonian represents one of the oldest expressions from the now-closed distillery, offering a window into grain whisky's potential for extended maturation. Four decades in refill wood have allowed the spirit's subtle characteristics to develop without over-oaking, creating layers of vanilla, dried grain sweetness, and light spice. The refinement and complexity here surpass typical grain whisky profiles. Essential for collectors of historic distillery bottlings and those exploring grain whisky's upper age boundaries.
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ABV
54.9%
Age
40 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
Caledonian 40 Year Old 1976 (cask 11341) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 40-year-old grain from Caledonian (Scotland), bottled at 54.9% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — oily, old wood, toasted, malt extract. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A remarkable survivor from 1976, this 40-year-old Caledonian represents one of the oldest expressions from the now-closed distillery, offering a window into grain whisky's potential for extended maturation. Four decades in refill wood have allowed the spirit's subtle characteristics to develop without over-oaking, creating layers of vanilla, dried grain sweetness, and light spice. The refinement and complexity here surpass typical grain whisky profiles. Essential for collectors of historic distillery bottlings and those exploring grain whisky's upper age boundaries.
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