North British 2006/2024 Coopers Choice 17 Years Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Lowland Single Grain Scotch Whisky 52%

Grain whisky is rarely allowed to stand alone, but when it does, as here from North British, it reveals a very different side of Scotch.

Expert's Description

North British 2006/2024 Coopers Choice 17 Year Old is a Lowland Single Grain Scotch Whisky finished in an oloroso sherry cask, bottled at cask strength 52%.

The whisky matured in American oak casks and finished in a single oloroso sherry cask, cask #4358, adding a rich and complex character to North British's usually light base profile. Only 246 bottles were filled.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers dark chocolate, chestnut honey and raisin.

Palate

On the palate there is spiced oak and walnut, while brown sugar adds a final twist.

Finish

The finish is long and spicy.

Specifications

Distillery: North British
Bottler: The Coopers Choice
Region/Country: Lowlands, Scotland
Type: Lowland Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Age: 17 years
ABV: 52 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso Sherry Cask, cask #4358
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: Juni 2006
Bottled: Januar 2024
Number of bottles: 246
EAN no.: 5024720863160

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spicy · Full-bodied · Dark fruit

Did You Know?

The North British distillery in Gorgie is one of the last grain whisky distilleries in Edinburgh and has run continuously since the mid-1880s.

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Frequently Asked Questions about North British 2006/2024 Coopers Choice 17 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Lowland Single Grain Scotch Whisky

What does North British 2006/2024 Coopers Choice 17 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Lowland Single Grain Scotch Whisky taste like?

The whisky carries a character shaped by oloroso sherry cask, cask #4358, with a firm 52 % strength that carries the flavour well.

How rare is North British 2006/2024 Coopers Choice 17 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Lowland Single Grain Scotch Whisky?

Only 246 bottles of this release were filled, making it a rare find for enthusiasts.

Which glass suits North British 2006/2024 Coopers Choice 17 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Lowland Single Grain Scotch Whisky best?

A Glencairn glass or another tulip-shaped whisky glass concentrates the aromas and gives the best experience.

Should North British 2006/2024 Coopers Choice 17 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Lowland Single Grain Scotch Whisky be served with ice?

No, we recommend drinking it neat or with a few drops of water to open up the aromas. Ice unnecessarily mutes the flavour.

What is North British known for?

The North British distillery in Gorgie is one of the last grain whisky distilleries in Edinburgh and has run continuously since the mid-1880s.

Is North British 2006/2024 Coopers Choice 17 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Lowland Single Grain Scotch Whisky a good gift?

Yes, a whisky from North British with a clear story and distinct cask character makes a thoughtful, personal gift for the whisky enthusiast.