North British 1988 (bottled 2019) (cask 216435) - The Alba Series (Whisky Illuminati)
- Distillery
- North British
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 44.4%
- Price
- £170.39
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Toasted, Nutty, Malt Extract
- Description
- Lowland landscapes birth North British 1988's nuanced grain profile. 'Vanilla' and 'Honey' shine, supported by a 44.4% ABV. At £170.39, its worth is debatable until sipped. Richness unfolds with 'Toasted' and 'Malt Extract' hints, making it a complex Lowland offering.
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North British 1988 (bottled 2019) (cask 216435) - The Alba Series (Whisky Illuminati)
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ABV
44.4%
Age
NAS
Style
Grain
Price
£170.39
✦ Neatly Summary
North British 1988 (bottled 2019) (cask 216435) - The Alba Series (Whisky Illuminati) is a grain from North British (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 44.4% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — vanilla, honey, toasted, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Lowland landscapes birth North British 1988's nuanced grain profile. 'Vanilla' and 'Honey' shine, supported by a 44.4% ABV. At £170.39, its worth is debatable until sipped. Richness unfolds with 'Toasted' and 'Malt Extract' hints, making it a complex Lowland offering.
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