✦ Neatly Summary

North British 35 Year Old 1988 (cask 18162) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a grain from North British (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 43.1% ABV. Expect richly sweet, heavily oaked and gentle spice character — malt extract, vanilla, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

North British's 1988 vintage spent 35 years in a single refill barrel before bottling in 2023 by Douglas Laing, producing one of only 167 bottles in the Xtra Old Particular series. Grain whisky of this age and maturation develops subtle, refined character—likely featuring vanilla, caramel, and wood spice with a dry, elegant texture. This is a rare opportunity to experience mature grain whisky without artificial color or filtration, ideal for those exploring Scotland's lighter grain distilleries.

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