Aberdeen Whisky Shop : ALL ABOUT THE GRAIN – Scotch Whisky News
WHAT IS GRAIN WHISKY?
A grain whisky is any whisky, which is not made using 100% malted barley. The new make spirit used in grain whisky is made from all sorts of cereal, often including 10%-20% malted barley and wheat or corn, but oats and rye are also used.
GRAIN WHISKY IS NOT MADE IN POT STILLS
Grain whisky is most often distilled in a column still. This still has two tall columns: a rectifier and an analyser. It is used to produce large amounts of alcohol more quickly and is significantly more efficient, as it allows for continuous distillation.
Girvan 27 Years Old 1997
Infrequent Flyers
This Lowland single malt from Girvan distillery was distilled in March 1997 and fully matured in Tawny Port hogshead before bottling in November 2024. It was bottled at 55.6% ABV by Alistair Walker for his Infrequeent Flyers collection, at natural colour and no chill filtration. Limited to 319 bottles.
£125.99
North British 32 Years Old 1992
Little Brown Dog
This single-grain whisky was distilled in 1992 at the North British Distillery in Edinburgh. It was aged in refill Bourbon Barrels, resulting in fresh, fruity malt with creamy sweetness. It was bottled by Little Brown Dog Spirits, at natural cask strength without chill-filtration or artificial colouring.
£85.00
Loch Lomond 28 Years Old
“Caledonian Dreaming”
This single grain from Highland region was distilled in 1996 at the Loch Lomond Distillery. Distilled and matured on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, each pour wafts aromas of delicately sweet, buttery lemon shortbread melting into fragrant Palo Santo woodiness and cloves. It was bottled at natural cask strength of 48% ABV, without chill-filtration or artificial colouring.
£79.00
Loch Lomond 28 Years Old
Cadenhead’s
This 28 year old single grain from Loch Lomond Distillery was distilled in 1995 and aged in a Bourbon hogshead before being bottled in February 2024. Bottled at natural cask strength of 46.4% ABV. Only 174 Bottles have been produced.
£105.00
