Arran 26 Year Old 1997 (cask 17849) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Arran
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51.9%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £388.5
- Tasting notes
- Toasted, Honey, Malt Extract, Fresh Fruit, Old Wood
- Description
- Arran's February 1997 distillation aged 26 years in a refill butt, bottled by Douglas Laing at cask strength in 2023 with 306 bottles released. This Island malt offers the maturity and refinement of a quarter-century in wood.
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Arran 26 Year Old 1997 (cask 17849) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 26-year-old single malt from Arran (Island, Scotland), bottled at 51.9% ABV. Expect oaky, fruity and sweet character — toasted, honey, malt extract, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Arran's February 1997 distillation aged 26 years in a refill butt, bottled by Douglas Laing at cask strength in 2023 with 306 bottles released. This Island malt offers the maturity and refinement of a quarter-century in wood.
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