North British 50 Year Old 1962 (cask 8228) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- North British
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 57.1%
- Age
- 50 years
- Price
- £359.95
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Nutty, Honey, Sherried, Leathery
- Description
- Cask 8228 steals the show in North British 50 Year Old 1962 - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing). A half-century in the making, this Lowland Grain whisky boasts an ABV of 57.1%, hinting at a bold character. With tags like 'Old Wood' and 'Nutty', one expects a journey through mature flavors. At £359.95, its value is hard to determine without a sip.
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ABV
57.1%
Age
50 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£359.95
✦ Neatly Summary
North British 50 Year Old 1962 (cask 8228) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is a 50-year-old grain from North British (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 57.1% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and fruity character — old wood, nutty, honey, sherried. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Cask 8228 steals the show in North British 50 Year Old 1962 - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing). A half-century in the making, this Lowland Grain whisky boasts an ABV of 57.1%, hinting at a bold character. With tags like 'Old Wood' and 'Nutty', one expects a journey through mature flavors. At £359.95, its value is hard to determine without a sip.
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