It's the first batch of North of Scotland single grain Scotch whisky to be bottled by That Boutique-y Whisky Company, and it's particularly well-aged indeed – 46 years old! However, those Boutique-y folks might need to take another look at a map of Scotland for the next batch. The one on this batch is a bit... Incorrect. To be fair, the North of Scotland distillery is only just outside Glasgow, so it makes things a bit confusing, mind.
Batch 1 is a release of 193 bottles.
‘That Boutique-y Whisky Company’ bottles single malts, single grains and bourbons from a variety of renowned distilleries as well as producing award-winning blended malts and blends. These whiskies are adorned with cultish graphic novel-style labels.
Among supple woody tannins and ancient oak furniture, there’s soft toffee pennies, buttered bloomer bread and vanilla buttercream. Hints of tart raspberry and roasted banana ice cream develop.
In a slightly leathery and lightly spiced (it’s more winter spice than oak tannins now) palate there’s lemon sponge cake, crystallised fruits and faintly sharp green apple. Damp malt, a little heather and white stone fruit emerge after time.
Dried grass and some minerality linger in a delicate and medium-length finish.
A stellar tipple. There’s so much to enjoy here.
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I thought all the casks for North of Scotland were gone and spoken for. A true delight to see TBWC have one and a great one it is! Lovely and smooth, creme soda delight and a pleasure to taste a long forgotten distillery.
