Cambus 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 11116) - Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Cambus
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 46.9%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £199.95
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Nutty, Toasted, Malt Extract
- Description
- Cambus 26 Year Old (distilled September 1988) is a rare grain whisky from the now-closed Lowland distillery, aged in a single refill hogshead and bottled by Hunter Laing in 2014. With only 305 bottles released, this long-aged grain represents a window into Scottish whisky production before Cambus ceased operations.
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ABV
46.9%
Age
26 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
Cambus 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 11116) - Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is a 26-year-old grain from Cambus (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 46.9% ABV. Expect oaky, subtly sweet and gentle spice character — old wood, nutty, toasted, malt extract. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Cambus 26 Year Old (distilled September 1988) is a rare grain whisky from the now-closed Lowland distillery, aged in a single refill hogshead and bottled by Hunter Laing in 2014. With only 305 bottles released, this long-aged grain represents a window into Scottish whisky production before Cambus ceased operations.
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