North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 14659) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- North British
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 46.4%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £179.95
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Oily, Leathery, Sandy
- Description
- North British's Lowland grain distilled in January 1991 aged for exactly 30 years in a single refill barrel before bottling in March 2021 as part of Douglas Laing's Xtra Old Particular range. Three decades in refill oak have developed the grain's natural structure without heavy wood tannins. Only 196 bottles were produced. A classic example for those exploring how grain whisky evolves in patient, minimal wood maturation.
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North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 14659) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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ABV
46.4%
Age
30 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£179.95
✦ Neatly Summary
North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 14659) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 30-year-old grain from North British (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 46.4% ABV. Expect oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, oily, leathery, sandy. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
North British's Lowland grain distilled in January 1991 aged for exactly 30 years in a single refill barrel before bottling in March 2021 as part of Douglas Laing's Xtra Old Particular range. Three decades in refill oak have developed the grain's natural structure without heavy wood tannins. Only 196 bottles were produced. A classic example for those exploring how grain whisky evolves in patient, minimal wood maturation.
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