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
✦ Neatly Summary
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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