Garnheath 44 Year Old 1974 (cask 12779) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Distillery
Garnheath
Region
Lowland
Country
Scotland
Type
Grain
ABV
47.8%
Age
44 years
Price
£310
Tasting notes
Old Wood, Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract
Description
This rare grain whisky from the now-closed Garnheath distillery was distilled in February 1974 and aged 44 years in refill oak before Douglas Laing bottled it in 2018. The extreme age and refill maturation create a delicate, complex spirit of considerable historical interest across just 152 bottles.

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ABV

47.8%

Age

44 yr

Style

Grain

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Garnheath 44 Year Old 1974 (cask 12779) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 44-year-old grain from Garnheath (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 47.8% ABV. Expect richly sweet, heavily oaked and gentle spice character — old wood, vanilla, honey, malt extract. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

This rare grain whisky from the now-closed Garnheath distillery was distilled in February 1974 and aged 44 years in refill oak before Douglas Laing bottled it in 2018. The extreme age and refill maturation create a delicate, complex spirit of considerable historical interest across just 152 bottles.

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