North British 2013/2024 Blackadder Raw Cask 11 years old Single Grain Scotch Whisky 70 cl 59.8%

A long maturation in a single cask can turn even the most reserved grain whisky into something deeply personal, as this North British shows.

Expert's Description

North British 2013/2024 Blackadder Raw Cask 11 Year Old is a Single Grain Scotch Whisky bottled at cask strength 59.8% without any form of filtration.

Raw Cask is Blackadder's internationally recognised flagship, bottling whisky straight from the cask without even mechanical filtration – exactly as it would have been poured from a cask behind a 19th-century bar. Traces of cask sediment may appear in the bottle as proof of its fully natural state. Only 285 bottles were filled from cask #314708.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers ginger, creamy vanilla and light oak.

Palate

On the palate there is fresh cereal and citrus notes, while delicate oak adds a final twist.

Finish

The finish is soft and refreshing.

Specifications

Distillery: North British
Bottler: Blackadder
Region/Country: Lowlands, Scotland
Type: Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 59.8 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Cask #314708
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 12/02/2013
Bottled: 03/2024
Number of bottles: 285
Edition: Raw Cask
EAN no.: 5055030621416

Flavour Profile

Soft · Creamy · Light · Elegant

Did You Know?

North British is today jointly owned by Diageo and the Edrington Group through the company Lothian Distillers – two competitors sharing one distillery.

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Frequently Asked Questions about North British 2013/2024 Blackadder Raw Cask 11 Year Old Single Grain Scotch Whisky

What does North British 2013/2024 Blackadder Raw Cask 11 Year Old Single Grain Scotch Whisky taste like?

The whisky carries a character shaped by cask #314708, with a firm 59.8 % strength that carries the flavour well.

What is North British known for?

North British is today jointly owned by Diageo and the Edrington Group through the company Lothian Distillers – two competitors sharing one distillery.

Is North British 2013/2024 Blackadder Raw Cask 11 Year Old 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.

Who is Blackadder?

Blackadder is a respected independent bottler that selects single casks for their character and quality, without added colour or chill filtration.

Is North British 2013/2024 Blackadder Raw Cask 11 Year Old Single Grain Scotch Whisky worth it?

The quality and cask character make this release a solid choice for enthusiasts, regardless of the distillery's general fame.

What makes North British 2013/2024 Blackadder Raw Cask 11 Year Old Single Grain Scotch Whisky special?

Raw Cask is Blackadder's internationally recognised flagship, bottling whisky straight from the cask without even mechanical filtration – exactly as it would have been poured from a cask behind a 19th-century bar. Traces of cask sediment may appear in the bottle as proof of its fully natural state. Only 285 bottles were filled from cask #314708.