Islay Single Malt 27 Year Old 1993 (Thompson Bros.)
- Distillery
- Thompson Bros.
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 49.9%
- Age
- 27 years
- Price
- £285
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Old Wood, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Thompson Bros. bottled this 27-year-old Islay single malt in 2020, capturing two decades of maritime influence in a heavily peated whisky from Scotland's most famous island. With just 536 bottles released, it represents a rare snapshot of Islay character from the 1993 vintage.
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Islay Single Malt 27 Year Old 1993 (Thompson Bros.) is a 27-year-old single malt from Thompson Bros. (Scotland), bottled at 49.9% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and oaky character — smokey, leathery, old wood, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Thompson Bros. bottled this 27-year-old Islay single malt in 2020, capturing two decades of maritime influence in a heavily peated whisky from Scotland's most famous island. With just 536 bottles released, it represents a rare snapshot of Islay character from the 1993 vintage.
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