North British 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 15430) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- North British
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 48.6%
- Age
- 33 years
- Price
- £225
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Vanilla, Old Wood, Honey
- Description
- Discover the North British 33 Year Old, bottled by Douglas Laing in their Xtra Old Particular series. A leisurely maturation at 48.6% ABV, producing a whisky tagged 'Sherried' and 'Dried Fruit'. With a price of £225, it's a serious investment. Tasting remains key to justifying the outlay.
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North British 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 15430) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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ABV
48.6%
Age
33 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£225
✦ Neatly Summary
North British 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 15430) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 33-year-old grain from North British (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 48.6% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, vanilla, old wood. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Discover the North British 33 Year Old, bottled by Douglas Laing in their Xtra Old Particular series. A leisurely maturation at 48.6% ABV, producing a whisky tagged 'Sherried' and 'Dried Fruit'. With a price of £225, it's a serious investment. Tasting remains key to justifying the outlay.
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