North British 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 17662) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- North British
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 52.4%
- Age
- 31 years
- Price
- £120.95
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Old Wood, Honey, Malt Extract, Toasted
- Description
- 31 years old and at 52.4% ABV, that's a serious dram from the Lowlands. Not a single rating, and at £120.95, it's either a hidden gem or an overpriced experiment. Tagged with 'Vanilla' and 'Old Wood', buyer beware.
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North British 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 17662) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
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ABV
52.4%
Age
31 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£120.95
✦ Neatly Summary
North British 31 Year Old 1988 (cask 17662) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is a 31-year-old grain from North British (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 52.4% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — vanilla, old wood, honey, malt extract. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
31 years old and at 52.4% ABV, that's a serious dram from the Lowlands. Not a single rating, and at £120.95, it's either a hidden gem or an overpriced experiment. Tagged with 'Vanilla' and 'Old Wood', buyer beware.
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