Carsebridge 42 Year Old 1973 (cask 12366) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Carsebridge
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 53.1%
- Age
- 42 years
- Price
- £234.25
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Oily, Vanilla, Nutty, Toasted
- Description
- A remarkable 42-year-old grain from Carsebridge, distilled in May 1973 before the distillery's 1980s closure, bottled by Hunter Laing in 2016. One of 167 bottles, this is whisky from a lost era of Scottish grain production.
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Carsebridge 42 Year Old 1973 (cask 12366) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
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ABV
53.1%
Age
42 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
Carsebridge 42 Year Old 1973 (cask 12366) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is a 42-year-old grain from Carsebridge (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 53.1% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and gentle spice character — old wood, oily, vanilla, nutty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A remarkable 42-year-old grain from Carsebridge, distilled in May 1973 before the distillery's 1980s closure, bottled by Hunter Laing in 2016. One of 167 bottles, this is whisky from a lost era of Scottish grain production.
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