Invergordon 40 Year Old 1977 (cask 13278) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Invergordon
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 47.8%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £228.23
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Vanilla, Honey, Sandy, Nutty
- Description
- Distilled in January 1977 and aged for four decades in refill wood, this Highland grain from Invergordon offers a remarkable study in time and patience. Bottled at cask strength by Hunter Laing in 2017, only 390 bottles preserve this 40-year journey.
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ABV
47.8%
Age
40 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
Invergordon 40 Year Old 1977 (cask 13278) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is a 40-year-old grain from Invergordon (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 47.8% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, vanilla, honey, sandy. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in January 1977 and aged for four decades in refill wood, this Highland grain from Invergordon offers a remarkable study in time and patience. Bottled at cask strength by Hunter Laing in 2017, only 390 bottles preserve this 40-year journey.
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