North British 30 Year / 1988 / 70cl 51.7% / Thompson Brothers Single Malt Whisky - Lowland matured in rare Ice Wine

matured in rare Ice Wine casks sourced from the snowy vineyards of Eastern Europe

The long aging process allows the whisky to develop deeper

juicy barley and freshly baked gingerbread

North British

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

North British 30 Year / 1988 / 70cl 51.7% / Thompson Brothers Single Malt Whisky - Lowland matured in rare Ice WineThere'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