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.
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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.
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