1988 North British 28 Year Old "Old Particular" K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask Strength Grain Whisky (750ml)

Another lovely and affordable grain whisky from our friends at Douglas Laing, this North British (which is never bad above 25) is particularly lovely and summery. Kind of a morning whisky, exhibiting a nose filled with ultra fresh pear and apricot, a slight toasted whole wheat character, all spread across a subtle fudgy background, wait maybe it's nutella! It's breakfast in a glass. But serious, this could pass for some ultra high end Alsatian Poire if it weren't for the American oak influence. The palate is medium to full bodied with good sweetness up front and none of the plankiness that sometimes occurs in old grain. Uber drinkable and friendly, but not slouch at all, the finish building into a powerful oaky spice. One drop of water here, no more needed.