Raw materials
malted barley
other cereals for whisky (for grain expressions)
Independent bottler
Extra Old Particular
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Extra Old Particular.
Extra Old Particular (commonly abbreviated XOP) is Douglas Laing's premium line dedicated to single cask Scotch whisky, composed of very old and carefully selected expressions. XOP bottles are typically bottled at cask strength, individually numbered and presented as high-end releases aimed at collectors and enthusiasts.
whisky
single cask
aged single malt
aged single grain
independent bottler
premium Scotch whisky
Producer range
Producer range Extra Old Particular
Spirit categories
whisky
single cask
aged single malt
aged single grain
independent bottler
premium Scotch whisky
Representative products
Laphroaig 1992 - 30 years - XOP (Extra Old Particular)
XOP Port Ellen 40 Years Old
XOP Macallan 30 Years Old
Casks and ageing vessels
hogshead (refill)
ex-sherry casks
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Selection and bottling of single casks (single cask). XOP releases are usually bottled at natural cask strength and accompanied by certificates/numbering; Douglas Laing declares a minimal intervention approach (no added colourings and avoiding chill filtration where possible).
Ageing
Extended ageing in casks; each XOP release is obtained from a single cask that matured the spirit for many years/decades prior to bottling.
Producer history Extra Old Particular
Extra Old Particular is a range created and curated by Douglas Laing & Co. as an extension of their 'Old Particular' releases to gather the rarest and oldest casks. Douglas Laing is an independent Scottish company founded in 1948 and based in Glasgow; within the company's portfolio XOP represents the selection of the most mature and valuable single casks.
Production philosophy
The XOP range follows Douglas Laing's philosophy of presenting the whisky as naturally as possible: single cask bottles that showcase the character of the wood and long maturation, with minimal intervention at bottling to preserve the cask's identity.
Territory
Scotland (Scotch whisky): XOP expressions come from Scottish distilleries, including closed or rare distilleries.
Extra Old Particular
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