North British Thompson Bros ‘An Edinburgh Dram’ Single Grain Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old · 2008 Vintage – Scotch Whisky News
North British Thompson Bros ‘An Edinburgh Dram’ Single Grain Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old · 2008 Vintage 70cl · 48% ABV
Bottled by Thompson Bros for the An Edinburgh Dram range, this North British was distilled in 2008 at Edinburgh’s North British Distillery and matured for 17 years in sherry oak before bottling at 48% ABV. As a single grain whisky, it leans into the softer, rounder side of long maturation, with the sherry casks adding an extra layer of richness and sweetness to the distillery’s naturally easy-going style.
This is a particularly indulgent style of North British, full of creamy texture and confectionery character. The sherry oak brings out wave after wave of milk chocolate, giving the whisky a rich, dessert-like profile that feels especially appealing for those who enjoy sweeter single grain bottlings.
Colour Warm, deep amber with coppery mahogany edges and a honey-gold, sunset-in-a-glass glow.
Nose Creamy, confectionery aroma of milk chocolate and cocoa powder, tempered by soft sherry sweetness and a gentle kiss of oak. Rich and dessert-like, with hints of cacao and warm spice.
Palate Rich and creamy, with waves of milk chocolate, sweet grain and rounded sherry influence.
Finish Smooth and lingering, with soft cocoa, sweet oak and a mellow confectionery note.
