Alistair Walker

North British 33 Years Old 1992 Infrequent Flyers

ABV: 49.4% 70 cL

This single grain whisky was distilled in 1992 at the North British - Scotland's oldest and largest grain distillery, located in Edinburgh. It was matured for 33 years, including a finishing period of over 3 years in a single Ozark Virgin Oak barrel.

Bottled at natural cask strength, without chill-filtration or artificial colouring, by Alistair Walker for his Infrequent Flyers collection. 

Nose

Baked pears and oodles of marzipan, with an excellent and most welcome appearance by dark chocolate Bounty Bar.

Palate

A big slab of Battenberg cake. Superb Sicillian patisserie note of cannoli shells. A touch of star anise, and rich honey.

£131.99

Tax included.

PRODUCT INFO

Region Lowland
Distillery North British
Cask type Ozark Virgin Oak Barrel Finish
Bottling company Alistair Walker
Outrun 221 Bottles
Whisky type Single Grain
Cask number 7134

North British single grain whisky offers a lighter, smoother alternative to single malts, showcasing the elegant side of grain distillation. Made primarily from maize (corn) and distilled in continuous column stills, it produces a clean, sweet spirit that develops rich complexity with age. Matured in ex-bourbon or refill casks, North British single grain whiskies often display notes of vanilla, toffee, honey, coconut, and gentle spice, with a silky texture and subtle oak influence. While most of its output goes into blended Scotch, independent bottlers occasionally release aged single grain expressions — some over 30 or 40 years old — prized for their smoothness, delicate sweetness, and exceptional value compared to similarly aged single malts.