Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 (cask 12951) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Cameron Bridge
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 54.5%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £238.33
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Old Wood, Malt Extract, Sandy
- Description
- Lowland expressions often carry a certain elegance, and Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 is no exception with its 'Vanilla' and 'Old Wood' characteristics. Distilled at Cameron Bridge, this grain whisky boasts a hefty ABV of 54.5%, inviting a journey through 'Sandy' sensations. Despite an almost intimidating price point of £238.33, the tag 'Malt Extract' might suggest depth worth exploring. Without peer reviews, it's hard to say without tasting it, but the rich Lowland profile is unique for seasoned explorers.
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ABV
54.5%
Age
40 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£238.33
✦ Neatly Summary
Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 (cask 12951) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 40-year-old grain from Cameron Bridge (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 54.5% ABV. Expect richly sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — vanilla, old wood, malt extract, sandy. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Lowland expressions often carry a certain elegance, and Cameronbridge 40 Year Old 1978 is no exception with its 'Vanilla' and 'Old Wood' characteristics. Distilled at Cameron Bridge, this grain whisky boasts a hefty ABV of 54.5%, inviting a journey through 'Sandy' sensations. Despite an almost intimidating price point of £238.33, the tag 'Malt Extract' might suggest depth worth exploring. Without peer reviews, it's hard to say without tasting it, but the rich Lowland profile is unique for seasoned explorers.
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