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Thompson Bros. North British 33 Year

Thompson Bros. North British 33 Year

$124.99

No, your eyes do not deceive you, this is a 33 year old whisky for just $125! Nicknamed 'An Edinburgh Dram', this 1991 vintage North British single grain is bottled at 40.1%. Exclusive to KWM in Canada!

700 ml

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Region:Scotland > Lowland
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Andrew's Tasting Note

Nose: doughy, decadent, and toasty with lots of fruit; Werther's Original Caramels, Crunchie Bar (sponge toffee and chocolate), and toasted coconut; a wee bit vegetal, with musty old oak, and a hint of funk; assorted fruit flavoured Jelly Bellies, dried apricot and hotel buffet melons.

Palate: decadent, toasty, and floral with loads of caramel and juicy fruit; toasted coconut, oak sugars, and more Werther's Original; Crunchie Bar, Chocolate Turtles, and chocolate dipped coconut macaroons; white orchard fruits, melons, and more dried apricot; Marcona almonds and peanut brittle; creamed honey and vanilla extract.

Finish: floral, coating, and decadent; fading juicy orchard fruits, melon, and dried apricot; long and elegant.

Comment: I had low expectations for this single grain, and I was also a little nervous about the perilously low ABV, but the price to age ratio was very attractive so we took a flyer; boy am I glad we did, this is an excellent single grain, with a mouthfeel that bellies its bottling strength, elegant and bursting with flavour; this is an excellent grain whisky, and a steal a just $125!

Producer Tasting Note

Nose: Demerara sugar and rich custard up front, backed by a playful sweetness reminiscent of fruit jellies. There’s a subtle rubbery note intertwined with a sawdust-like mustiness. Hints of stone fruit emerge with time, adding a ripe, juicy dimension.

Palate: a coating layer of honeycomb wax leads the way, followed by stewed plums and a touch of floral plum jam. The wood-driven character carries through from the nose, adding grip and complexity. the texture is satisfyingly oily, allowing the flavours to linger.

Finish: honey on toast fades gently into zesty citrus pith, providing a slightly bitter counterpoint to the earlier sweetness. the woody notes remain but soften considerably, leaving a warm, balanced impression that encourages another sip.

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