North British 1988 33 Year Old XOP Pedro Ximenez Finish | Douglas Laing

A Rare Mature Lowland Grain Release

Distilled at the North British distillery in July 1988 and bottled in December 2021 for Douglas Laing’s Xtra Old Particular series, this 33 year old single grain release showcases the elegance and depth that long-aged grain whisky can achieve. Finished in a Pedro Ximenez sherry butt and bottled at natural cask strength without colouring or chill filtration, it delivers a rich and indulgent Lowland profile layered with mature sweetness, polished oak, and dark fruit complexity.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Polished oak, honeyed cereals, blackberry compote, vanilla cream, and soft PX sweetness with hints of toasted coconut.
• Palate: Luxuriously textured with brown sugar, ripe pear, butterscotch, dried fruits, ginger spice, and warming sherried richness.
• Finish: Long and velvety, lingering with vanilla fudge, oak spice, dark berries, and soft sweet grain character.

Specifications

• Classification: Scotch Whisky
• Style: Single Grain
• Region: Lowlands, Scotland
• Distillery: North British
• Bottler: Douglas Laing & Co. Ltd
• Series: Xtra Old Particular (XOP)
• Distilled: July 1988
• Bottled: December 2021
• Age: 33 Years Old
• ABV: 48.6%
• Cask Type: Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt
• Cask Number: DL15430
• Bottle Number: 090
• Bottle Count: 674 Bottles
• Volume: 700ml
• Colouring: No Added Colour
• Filtration: Non-Chill Filtered
• Style of Bottling: Natural Cask Strength
• Presentation: Includes Original Wooden Presentation Case and COA Insert

About the Distillery

Founded in Edinburgh in the late 19th century, North British remains one of Scotland’s most important grain distilleries and a quiet cornerstone of the blending industry. Mature single grain releases of this age are increasingly uncommon, particularly independently bottled examples showcasing decades of slow Lowland maturation and the softer, sweeter character that long-aged grain whisky can develop.

About the Bottling

Douglas Laing’s Xtra Old Particular series is highly regarded among collectors for selecting mature single casks bottled with minimal intervention. Older grain releases from the range have developed a strong following due to their rarity, value relative to age, and the remarkable complexity achieved through extended maturation. This North British expression combines mature grain elegance with the rich influence of Pedro Ximenez finishing, creating a deeply atmospheric and collectible release.

Archive Notes

Please review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, presentation cases, or inserts may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.

Natural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.

Archive Release

Privately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. Availability is finite and unlikely to be repeated once sold.

Not every bottle is meant to be found.