Carsebridge48-Year Old Limited Edition Single Grain Scotch Whisky (Only 1000 Made in the World)
R9,999
*Please note alcohol cannot be sold to individuals younger than 18
About
The oldest bottling in the 2018 edition of Diageo's Special Releases and the sole grain whisky entry: a 48 year old from closed Carsebridge distillery – it closed back in 1983. This is a classic old grain whisky, matured in refill American-oak hogsheads to ensure that the spirit wasn't overwhelmed by wood influence.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Portuguese custard tarts, crystallised honey, blackcurrants and model glue. Thick vanilla and toffee spread across a freshly varnished table.
- Palate: Sugar syrup and fudge, lime and vanilla cream. Full-strength Ribena follows, along with developing notes of damp leaves and forest floors.
- Finish: Blackcurrants hang around, slowly facing to reveal caramel, brown sugar and a touch of varnish.
- Comment: A fine balance of the elegant dustiness and rancio typical of old grain against rich fruit and more youthful brown sugar and toffee notes.
Product Specifications
- Volume: 750ml
- Year: 48 year old
- Vintage: 1970
- Bottling date: 2018
- Number of bottles released: 1000
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