North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
- Distillery
- North British
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 54.8%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £79.8
- Community rating
- 4.50 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Oily, Nutty, Malt Extract, Toasted, Yeasty
- Description
- North British's single grain character mellows over two decades in this 1996 vintage, independently bottled by the venerable Berry Bros. & Rudd in 2017. Lowland grain whiskies like this offer smooth, cereal-forward palates with subtle oak influence.
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ABV
54.8%
Age
20 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is a 20-year-old grain from North British (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 54.8% ABV. Expect oaky, subtly sweet and lightly fruity character — oily, nutty, malt extract, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
North British's single grain character mellows over two decades in this 1996 vintage, independently bottled by the venerable Berry Bros. & Rudd in 2017. Lowland grain whiskies like this offer smooth, cereal-forward palates with subtle oak influence.
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