Strathclyde 1987 35 Year Old XOP Single Cask | Douglas Laing

Thirty-Five Years of Rare Single Grain Maturation

Distilled at Strathclyde in September 1987 and bottled in May 2023, this exceptional 35 year old single grain Scotch whisky was selected by Douglas Laing for its prestigious Xtra Old Particular (XOP) collection. Matured in a single refill barrel and released at natural cask strength of 45.5%, this bottling is one of only 190 hand-filled bottles. Its remarkable age, individual cask provenance, and distinguished wooden presentation make it a compelling addition to a collection of mature Scottish grain whisky.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich barley sugar, delicate oak, soft vanilla, and sweet cereal notes with hints of honey and gentle spice.
• Palate: Concentrated sweetness, syrupy vanilla, crème caramel, toasted oak, and subtle warming spice.
• Finish: Long and refined, with lingering vanilla, caramelised sugar, and mature oak character.

Specifications

• Classification: Scotch Whisky
• Style: Single Grain
• Region: Lowlands, Scotland
• Distillery: Strathclyde
• Bottler: Douglas Laing
• Series: Xtra Old Particular (XOP)
• Distilled: September 1987
• Bottled: May 2023
• Age: 35 Years
• Cask Type: Refill Barrel
• Cask Number: DL17297
• ABV: 45.5%
• Colouring: Natural Colour
• Filtration: Non-Chill Filtered
• Volume: 700ml
• Style of Bottling: Natural Cask Strength, Single Cask
• Outturn: 190 Bottles
• Presentation: Includes Original Wooden Presentation Case

About the Distillery

Established in Glasgow in 1927, Strathclyde is a Lowland grain distillery whose spirit has traditionally played an important role in Scotch whisky blending. Extended maturation reveals another dimension of its character, allowing delicate grain sweetness to develop layers of oak, vanilla, and confectionery richness. Individually selected older casks offer collectors an opportunity to appreciate this often-overlooked category in its own right.

About the Bottling

Douglas Laing's Xtra Old Particular range is dedicated to exceptionally mature single cask Scotch whiskies, presented without added colouring or chill filtration. This 1987 Strathclyde was drawn from refill barrel DL17297 after 35 years of maturation, producing just 190 individually hand-filled bottles. The original engraved wooden case and accompanying presentation materials reinforce the distinctive character of this limited XOP release.

Archive Notes

Please review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases 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.