North British 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 39900) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- North British
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 53.7%
- Age
- 35 years
- Price
- £177.31
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Vanilla, Honey, Toasted, Sandy
- Description
- Cask 39900 from Duncan Taylor’s Rare Auld collection commemorates 35 years of maturation in the Lowland region. A rating of 5.0 from a lone enthusiast suggests an intriguing profile. Expect notes of 'Vanilla' and 'Sandy', hinting at a layered experience. Priced at £177.31, this is either a hidden gem or a niche acquisition.
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North British 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 39900) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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ABV
53.7%
Age
35 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£177.31
✦ Neatly Summary
North British 35 Year Old 1978 (cask 39900) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is a 35-year-old grain from North British (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 53.7% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — malt extract, vanilla, honey, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Cask 39900 from Duncan Taylor’s Rare Auld collection commemorates 35 years of maturation in the Lowland region. A rating of 5.0 from a lone enthusiast suggests an intriguing profile. Expect notes of 'Vanilla' and 'Sandy', hinting at a layered experience. Priced at £177.31, this is either a hidden gem or a niche acquisition.
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