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Isle of jura single malt scotch 197611/27/2023 ![]() ![]() Jura 30 yo 1991 (46,8%, Thompson Brothers 2021, refill American oak hogshead, 216 btl.) That said, it’s quite soft and lacking some complexity on the palate. Pleasant, less sweet than most other grains, with less of the cheap vanilla and coconut notes as well. There’s a wee woody / cardboardy note but nothing too disturbing.įinish: not very long, with sweet grainy notes, honey and vanilla. Mouth: a great banana theme at first (green ones and creamy ones), with subtle peppery notes, a hint of citrus and fresh pineapple. It stays clear of the grainy / coconutty aromas, although there is a light floral touch, maybe caraway seeds too. Vanilla biscuits, cake, bananas and leafy / mossy touches. Lowlands Blended Grain 44 yo 1976 (44,8%, Thompson Brothers 2021, refill hogshead, 276 btl.) Very drinkable, a true card players whisky, as we say. I always look for a certain fruity acidity and it’s certainly present. ![]() A few herbal drops as well.įinish: medium long, with fruit cake, raisins and orange peels.Ī very classic sherry profile. ![]() Plenty of marmalade, with light earthy and meaty notes in the background. Mouth: a fruity, slightly tart start again, evolving towards chocolate, walnuts, gingery notes and leather. Raisins, milk chocolate and latte, as well as pancake sauce and a brighter note of red berries. Nose: we’ve seen these 2001 casks before of course. I believe they are all sold out now so consider them obituary reviews…īlended Malt 19 yo 2001 (44,2%, Thompson Brothers 2021, sherry cask, 434 btl.) So here’s a series of pretty random bottlings. I had a few samples on my desk, but some were sold out already, some couldn’t be found in Whiskybase or on other websites, some were bottled for specific retailers. The peat doesn't work at all, it doesn't compliment the other flavours, it just tastes like someone dropped a piece of sod into your glass of watered-down bourbon.įor the age, and price, this is immensely dissappointing.It’s hard to stay up-to-date with the bottlings from the Thompson Brothers. Whatever influence the sherry might have had, has been erased by some contact with either virgin oak or overly-re-charred oak. Also the peat is feint but overpowering at the same timeĬlaims to have a sherry finish. Smells and tastes like it's been in a heavily charred virgin barrel for too many of the 21 years. Palate: strong malty hoppy flavour, faint vegetal peat, salt, barrel char Nose: vanilla and bourbon cask, stale sponge cake, fresh hot wet wood like a sauna/steam room (this might not be a very universal descriptor, so I'll clarify by saying that the wood in the sauna at my gym smells bloody awful, like hot fresh wood chippings), very faint fabric plaster/band aid Price: 70cl bottle retails for almost £100.Ĭolor: They used to add e150, not sure if they still do, looks like they might put a little in. I was saving this for last, because thus far it's the oldest whisky I've tried. The last of the samples from the island tasting set I bought. Recommendations for Visitors to Edinburgh by whisky-lowlander The review can be positive or negative but must be written by you. Please write a review on Scotchit and Submit below. R/Whisky r/WorldWhisky r/Bourbon r/Whiskyporn Whisky Network Guide Reviews of Whiskys:
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