North British 28 Year Old 1988 (casks 6008969 & 6018969) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- North British
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 28 years
- Price
- £86.31
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, New Wood, Toasted, Nutty
- Description
- A 28-year-old grain whisky distilled at North British in 1988, matured in bourbon hogsheads then finished in casks previously holding Koval Rye for an unusual spiced complexity. Murray McDavid's Select Grain bottling captures the grain distillery's clean spirit with added oak depth and rye spice influence.
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North British 28 Year Old 1988 (casks 6008969 & 6018969) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
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ABV
46%
Age
28 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£86.31
✦ Neatly Summary
North British 28 Year Old 1988 (casks 6008969 & 6018969) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is a 28-year-old grain from North British (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and spicy character — vanilla, honey, new wood, toasted. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A premium pour worth the price.
A 28-year-old grain whisky distilled at North British in 1988, matured in bourbon hogsheads then finished in casks previously holding Koval Rye for an unusual spiced complexity. Murray McDavid's Select Grain bottling captures the grain distillery's clean spirit with added oak depth and rye spice influence.
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