Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
- Distillery
- Thompson Bros.
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 49.5%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £120
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Oily, Toasted, Hay-like, Malt Extract
- Description
- This Orkney single malt spent 20 years in a refill hogshead before Thompson Bros. bottled just 353 casks at 49.5% ABV, delivering a fruity, maritime expression with Orkney's characteristic briny influence. The long maturation in refill wood preserves delicate fruit notes while developing subtle complexity. Best appreciated neat or with a splash of water by single-malt enthusiasts exploring Scotland's island distilleries.
Similar bottles to Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Same price range with overlapping tasting notes:
- Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) vs The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 — The Oxford Artisan Distillery, £95, 5.0★ · Fresh Fruit, Toasted, Honey, Vegetative
- Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5 — The Lakes Distillery, £84.95, 5.0★ · Sherried, Vanilla, Toasted, Honey
- Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) vs Michael Jackson Blend — Berry Bros. & Rudd, £90.36, 5.0★ · Vanilla, Honey, Toasted, Malt Extract
Different style alternatives to Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Same price range with a contrasting flavour profile:
- Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old — The Antiquary, £84.9, 5.0★ · Old Wood, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Tobacco
- Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) vs Dalmore 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 12174) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) — Dalmore, £124.18, 5.0★ · Sherried, Old Wood, Chocolate, Dried Fruit
- Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish — Bunnahabhain, £82.95, 5.0★ · Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Smokey
No ratings yet
My Rating
Tap to rate
✦ Neatly Summary
Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) is a 20-year-old single malt from Thompson Bros. (Scotland), bottled at 49.5% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and light oak character — fresh fruit, oily, toasted, hay-like. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This Orkney single malt spent 20 years in a refill hogshead before Thompson Bros. bottled just 353 casks at 49.5% ABV, delivering a fruity, maritime expression with Orkney's characteristic briny influence. The long maturation in refill wood preserves delicate fruit notes while developing subtle complexity. Best appreciated neat or with a splash of water by single-malt enthusiasts exploring Scotland's island distilleries.
Community Tasting Notes
No community notes yet. Sign in to add yours.
Neatly may earn a commission · Prices may vary
Similar taste profile
Questions & Answers