North British 30 Year Old 1988 (Thompson Bros.)
- Distillery
- North British
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 51.7%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £100
- Tasting notes
- Oily, Smokey, Leathery, Medicinal
- Description
- 30 years have passed, yet no one rated this North British. An ABV of 51.7% and priced at 100 GBP, it's likely 'Oily' with hints of 'Leathery'. Well-aged, but who knows if the price is justified?
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ABV
51.7%
Age
30 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£100
✦ Neatly Summary
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (Thompson Bros.) is a 30-year-old grain from North British (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 51.7% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — oily, smokey, leathery, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
30 years have passed, yet no one rated this North British. An ABV of 51.7% and priced at 100 GBP, it's likely 'Oily' with hints of 'Leathery'. Well-aged, but who knows if the price is justified?
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