Cambus 40 Year Old 1975 (cask 11266) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Cambus
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 57.7%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £189.67
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Tobacco, Leathery, Oily, Mossy
- Description
- Hunter Laing's Sovereign presents this 40-year-old Cambus single grain distilled in February 1975, long after the Lowland distillery's closure in 2002. Matured in a single refill hogshead, it represents a rare glimpse into Scottish grain whisky's golden age — only 114 bottles were filled.
Similar bottles to Cambus 40 Year Old 1975 (cask 11266) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Same price range with overlapping tasting notes:
- Cambus 40 Year Old 1975 (cask 11266) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs Big Peat 33 Year Old — Big Peat, £249.95, 5.0★ · Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood
- Cambus 40 Year Old 1975 (cask 11266) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) — Tormore, £123.95, 5.0★ · Malt Extract, Vanilla, Old Wood, Toasted
- Cambus 40 Year Old 1975 (cask 11266) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail — Bruichladdich, £199, 5.0★ · Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery, Oily
Different style alternatives to Cambus 40 Year Old 1975 (cask 11266) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Same price range with a contrasting flavour profile:
- Cambus 40 Year Old 1975 (cask 11266) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve — Glenfiddich, £199, 5.0★ · Toasted, Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract
- Cambus 40 Year Old 1975 (cask 11266) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs Longmorn 15 Year Old — Longmorn, £150, 5.0★ · Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted
- Cambus 40 Year Old 1975 (cask 11266) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof — Old Rip Van Winkle, £119, 5.0★ · Toasted, Vanilla, Chocolate, New Wood
Community score
My Rating
Tap to rate
ABV
57.7%
Age
40 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
Cambus 40 Year Old 1975 (cask 11266) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is a 40-year-old grain from Cambus (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 57.7% ABV. Expect oaky, floral and gentle spice character — old wood, tobacco, leathery, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Hunter Laing's Sovereign presents this 40-year-old Cambus single grain distilled in February 1975, long after the Lowland distillery's closure in 2002. Matured in a single refill hogshead, it represents a rare glimpse into Scottish grain whisky's golden age — only 114 bottles were filled.
Community Tasting Notes
No community notes yet. Sign in to add yours.
Neatly may earn a commission · Prices may vary
Similar taste profile
Questions & Answers