North British 30 Year / 1988 / 70cl 51.7% / Thompson Brothers Single Malt Whisky - Lowland North British

North British

Known as one of the most energy efficient distilleries in Scotland

and initially muted before some warningly interesting spices appear amongst the subtle oak and dry earthy tones

with the orange wine casks adding a striking final chapter

The Auchroisk (pronounced ‘OH-thrusk’) distillery was built in 1972 by the Justerini &amp

North British 30 Year / 1988 / 70cl 51.7% / Thompson Brothers Single Malt Whisky - Lowland North BritishThere's no bargain quite like an old single grain Scotch and we have another one here, this time from North British Distillery. The nose starts by banana milkshake drenched porridge, sawdust, dried apricots, and a few roasted coffee beans. the palate turns buttery pastries lined with sultanas and drizzled in chocolate syrup, with some floral sweetness in the backdrop. Medium to long finish with drying oak spice, Crme Ptissire, vanilla and crme brle