North British 1988 33 YO Sovereign Single Grain

12 Sept

North British 1988 33 YO Sovereign Single Grain, 48.7 %

Distilled October 1988 and bottled November 2021. Matured in a single refill hogshead (cask #HL18974). Limited to 158 bottles.

You can buy the North British 33 YO Sovereign Single Grain in Norway at NOK 2300 (14755701), starting this coming Thursday.

Nose: Soft, velvety and rich. Toasted oak, sugar cubes and oranges. Hints of waxiness.

Taste: Rich and full bodied. Oranges and sugar cubes. Leather and creamy vanilla. Mild spices.

Finish: Long finish. Cinnamon also now.

Comment: I do love old grain whisky - when they shine like this one.

Score 90/100

Sláinte!
- Thomas