North British 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 11275) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- North British
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 59.9%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £89.95
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Nutty, Dried Fruit, Oily, Sherried
- Description
- North British's 26-year-old grain whisky, laid down in September 1989 and released in February 2016, demonstrates the understated elegance possible in aged Lowland grain spirits. Matured in a single cask and bottled by Hunter Laing under their Sovereign label, this is a measured exploration of what time can bring to grain whisky's natural smoothness and subtle complexity. At 204 bottles produced, this is a limited release suited to grain whisky enthusiasts and those curious about the quieter end of Scottish distilling.
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ABV
59.9%
Age
26 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
North British 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 11275) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is a 26-year-old grain from North British (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 59.9% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — old wood, nutty, dried fruit, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
North British's 26-year-old grain whisky, laid down in September 1989 and released in February 2016, demonstrates the understated elegance possible in aged Lowland grain spirits. Matured in a single cask and bottled by Hunter Laing under their Sovereign label, this is a measured exploration of what time can bring to grain whisky's natural smoothness and subtle complexity. At 204 bottles produced, this is a limited release suited to grain whisky enthusiasts and those curious about the quieter end of Scottish distilling.
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