Side Burn Blended Malt 35 Year Old 1989 (Thompson Bros.)
- Distillery
- Thompson Bros.
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 51%
- Age
- 35 years
- Price
- £228.95
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Honey, Vanilla, Sherried, Nutty
- Description
- Thompson Bros.' Side Burn is a 35-year-old Speyside blended malt from 1989, bottled at 51% ABV in 2025 after spending over three decades in oak. This extended maturation period creates a refined, well-integrated dram with considerable depth and complexity.
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ABV
51%
Age
35 yr
Style
Blended
Price
£228.95
✦ Neatly Summary
Side Burn Blended Malt 35 Year Old 1989 (Thompson Bros.) is a 35-year-old blended malt from Thompson Bros. (Scotland), bottled at 51% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — old wood, honey, vanilla, sherried. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Thompson Bros.' Side Burn is a 35-year-old Speyside blended malt from 1989, bottled at 51% ABV in 2025 after spending over three decades in oak. This extended maturation period creates a refined, well-integrated dram with considerable depth and complexity.
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