A True Rarity That Scotch Enthusiasts Will Treasure~ K&L Carsebridge 40 Year Old “Old Particular” – Scotch Whisky News
A True Rarity That Scotch Enthusiasts Will Treasure
Carsebridge 40 Year Old “Old Particular” Scotch ($249.99)
“If this were Port Ellen it would be over $3000. But because it’s grain whisky the market is unsure of what to do with it, so the price is absolutely ridiculous by comparison.” – David Driscoll, K&L Assistant Head Buyer
This 40-year edition, distilled in 1976 and bottled for K&L in 2017, represents the holy trinity for Scotch whisky enthusiasts: the combination of price, age, and rarity that historically has sent our customers into a feeding frenzy. Rich and round on the palate with the decadence of four decades in wood, this lively and vanilla-laden Scotch almost comes across like an American Bourbon with its big oak spices and 54% cask-strength proof.Laden with honey notes, the bold proof brings home the flavor for a minute long finish.
David Driscoll | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: March 15, 2018
For the K&L whisky faithful these are the moments you live for: those opportunities when we dig out gems from Scotland’s forgotten cellars, 40 years of whisky maturation from a lost distillery at full proof for $250. Grain whisky continues to be undervalued by the market, even when it’s from a closed producer like Carsebridge. If this were Port Ellen it would be over $3000. But because it’s grain whisky the market is unsure of what to do with it, so the price is absolutely ridiculous by comparison. I know what to do with this whisky, however, as I’m assuming all of you do too. Drink it, and savor every last drop of it.
Gary Westby | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: March 15, 2018
The mellow, round, butterscotch nose of this antique whisky is beguiling enough on its own, but the intensely concentrated flavors are even better. After 40 years of reducing, this single cask grain from Carsebridge is a real statement on the potential of this rarely tasted style of Scotch. I found a good splash of water unpacked the layers of complexity in this fantastic dram and didn’t dilute the power at all. What a treat!
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