North British 12 Year Old (cask GD-NB-23-J) - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)
- Distillery
- North British
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 48.2%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £66.24
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- North British's 12-year-old grain, matured in a red wine-influenced cask, develops deeper colour and additional layers of soft fruit and spice beyond standard grain maturation profiles. Wine wood finishes typically introduce dried fruit, earthiness, and tannin structure to grain spirit's naturally delicate canvas. This Japan-exclusive bottling from GreatDrams suits explorers of how alternative cask types reshape grain whisky's flavour.
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North British 12 Year Old (cask GD-NB-23-J) - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)
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ABV
48.2%
Age
12 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£66.24
✦ Neatly Summary
North British 12 Year Old (cask GD-NB-23-J) - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams) is a 12-year-old grain from North British (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 48.2% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, honey, toasted. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A premium pour worth the price.
North British's 12-year-old grain, matured in a red wine-influenced cask, develops deeper colour and additional layers of soft fruit and spice beyond standard grain maturation profiles. Wine wood finishes typically introduce dried fruit, earthiness, and tannin structure to grain spirit's naturally delicate canvas. This Japan-exclusive bottling from GreatDrams suits explorers of how alternative cask types reshape grain whisky's flavour.
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