{"product_id":"strathclyde-1987-35-year-old-xop-single-cask-douglas-laing","title":"Strathclyde 1987 35 Year Old XOP Single Cask | Douglas Laing","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eThirty-Five Years of Rare Single Grain Maturation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich barley sugar, delicate oak, soft vanilla, and sweet cereal notes with hints of honey and gentle spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated sweetness, syrupy vanilla, crème caramel, toasted oak, and subtle warming spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and refined, with lingering vanilla, caramelised sugar, and mature oak character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lowlands, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strathclyde\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Douglas Laing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xtra Old Particular (XOP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refill Barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e DL17297\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColouring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle of Bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cask Strength, Single Cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutturn:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190 Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Original Wooden Presentation Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouglas 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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