North British Old Particular 1988 30 Year
Single Grain Scotch Whisky
48.4% ABV
$100
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What the Bottle Says
One of 180 Bottles Charged from a Refill Barrel
Ref DL12798
No Colouring; No Chill Filtration
This Single Cask Was Distilled July 1988 And
Bottled August 2018
Specially Selected for K&L Wines
Nose: Opens with a golden syrup, slight spice and Californian orange quality
Palate: Expect Scottish marmalade with runny honey and lightly toasted pine nuts
Finish: Medium long with a citrus twist, American cream soda and gentle pepper
What Gary Says
Nose: Vanilla, buttercream frosting, hint of baking spices (hermit cookies), light caramel, porridge cereal notes with a subtle hint of citrus.
Palate: Creamy mouthfeel with a citrus zip, honey, caramel, oak and hints of herbal tea.
Finish: Long, damp with honey, pepper and vanilla.
Comments: This is a really nice well aged single grain, and like others – benefits a lot from time in the glass (the old adage of ‘1 min in the glass for every year in the cask’ is asking a lot; I gave it an honest 20 minutes and it was much improved over freshly poured). Delicate and subtle, with a lovely depth on the nose. A bit of water brings a nuttiness to the nose, while the mouthfeel maintains the viscosity and the palate introduces some notes of toffee.