Garnheath 42 Year Old (cask 11524) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- Garnheath
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 50.7%
- Age
- 42 years
- Price
- £225.37
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Oily, Vanilla, Nutty, Honey
- Description
- A remarkable 42-year-old single grain from the closed Garnheath distillery, bottled by Douglas Laing's Xtra Old Particular series. Matured in a single refill barrel and limited to 75 bottles, this Lowland grain captures four decades of Scottish distilling history.
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Garnheath 42 Year Old (cask 11524) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt)
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ABV
50.7%
Age
42 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
Garnheath 42 Year Old (cask 11524) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt) is a 42-year-old grain from Garnheath (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 50.7% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, oily, vanilla, nutty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A remarkable 42-year-old single grain from the closed Garnheath distillery, bottled by Douglas Laing's Xtra Old Particular series. Matured in a single refill barrel and limited to 75 bottles, this Lowland grain captures four decades of Scottish distilling history.
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