Fragrant Drops North British Fragrant Drops Single Grain Scotch Whisky – Hard To Find Whisky News
North British 33 Year Old
1991 Vintage · 70cl · 41% ABV
This remarkable expression from the North British Distillery was distilled in 1991 and matured for over three decades bourbon oak. Soft yet complex in character, this Scotch is a prime example of what a long aged single grain can achieve; notes of pear and golden apple weave through a smooth, pastry-sweet centre.
£79.95
Colour Luxuriously warm amber-gold with coppery undertones.
Nose An ethereal bouquet of white florals—orange blossom, honeysuckle—with pear and lemon zest. Silky vanilla, almond paste and a drizzle of honey ride atop gentle grain sweetness, while a whisper of oak lends quiet warmth. Delicate, refined and inviting, it hints at years of grace.
Palate Silky and mouth-coating, it unravels with honeyed vanilla, rich toffee, and creamy custard. Pear and golden apple weave through a smooth, pastry-sweet center, while hints of citrus zest keep it bright. Subtle spice—white pepper and a touch of cinnamon—nudges the mid-palate. The finish extends gracefully, with toasted almond, waxy oak, and a persistent, refined sweetness that lingers beautifully.
Finish Perfumed, enduring finish with graceful sweetness and quiet spice. A long, satin tail lingers with vanilla, honey, dried orchard fruit and citrus zest, entwined with almond. Subtle waxy richness and cedar-tinged oak drift in, fading to a refined, perfumed whisper.
Fragrant Drops is a range of independently bottled Scotch Whiskies and other ambrosial libations, brought to you by George & Rachel of Keeble Cask Company Ltd. Based in Leith, Fragrant Drops source casks from across Scotland and beyond, sometimes finish them and eventually bottle them when they’re ready for you to enjoy.
