North Highland 8 Year Old Blended Malt - Batch 2 (Thompson Bros.)
- Distillery
- Thompson Bros.
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 44.4%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £34.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Yeasty
- Description
- This blended malt marries 50.1% Glen Ord with 49.9% Clynelish, both distilled in 2016 from northern Highland producers operating within 39.8 miles of Dornoch. The 8-year-old blend develops complexity from marriage and gentle dilution to bottling strength, balancing Glen Ord's rich spice with Clynelish's coastal minerality. Sustainably produced using traditional methods, it delivers straightforward Highland character at an approachable price. Best enjoyed by those valuing provenance and ethical production without pretension.
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ABV
44.4%
Age
8 yr
Style
Blended
Price
£34.95
✦ Neatly Summary
North Highland 8 Year Old Blended Malt - Batch 2 (Thompson Bros.) is a 8-year-old blended malt from Thompson Bros. (Scotland), bottled at 44.4% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and delicately floral character — fresh fruit, malt extract, honey, vanilla. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Excellent everyday value.
This blended malt marries 50.1% Glen Ord with 49.9% Clynelish, both distilled in 2016 from northern Highland producers operating within 39.8 miles of Dornoch. The 8-year-old blend develops complexity from marriage and gentle dilution to bottling strength, balancing Glen Ord's rich spice with Clynelish's coastal minerality. Sustainably produced using traditional methods, it delivers straightforward Highland character at an approachable price. Best enjoyed by those valuing provenance and ethical production without pretension.
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