North Of Scotland 42 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
- Distillery
- North of Scotland
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 44%
- Age
- 42 years
- Price
- £142.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Vanilla, Honey, Nutty, Leathery
- Description
- North of Scotland's 42-year-old single grain was distilled in December 1971 and matured until May 2014, representing four decades of ageing in oak—a rarity for grain whisky. Extended maturation has yielded deep colour, concentrated cereal notes, and pronounced wood spice, with a silky texture that speaks to patient cask custody. This historic bottling suits whisky historians and collectors pursuing vintage grain expressions.
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ABV
44%
Age
42 yr
Style
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✦ Neatly Summary
North Of Scotland 42 Year Old 1971 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) is a 42-year-old grain from North of Scotland (Scotland), bottled at 44% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, vanilla, honey, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
North of Scotland's 42-year-old single grain was distilled in December 1971 and matured until May 2014, representing four decades of ageing in oak—a rarity for grain whisky. Extended maturation has yielded deep colour, concentrated cereal notes, and pronounced wood spice, with a silky texture that speaks to patient cask custody. This historic bottling suits whisky historians and collectors pursuing vintage grain expressions.
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