Garnheath 44 Year Old 1974 (cask 12373) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Garnheath
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 45.8%
- Age
- 44 years
- Price
- £296.81
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Vanilla, Honey, Nutty, Leathery
- Description
- Distilled at the now-closed Garnheath distillery in February 1974 and bottled 44 years later, this Lowland grain whisky represents a vanished Scottish industrial heritage. Just 141 bottles from a single refill barrel, bottled by Douglas Laing in 2018.
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ABV
45.8%
Age
44 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
Garnheath 44 Year Old 1974 (cask 12373) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 44-year-old grain from Garnheath (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 45.8% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, vanilla, honey, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled at the now-closed Garnheath distillery in February 1974 and bottled 44 years later, this Lowland grain whisky represents a vanished Scottish industrial heritage. Just 141 bottles from a single refill barrel, bottled by Douglas Laing in 2018.
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