The North of Scotland 50yo Bourbon Cask whisky is a rare and exceptional single grain Scotch whisky, representing the first and only official bottling from the historic North of Scotland distillery. Founded in 1789 in Tullibody, Alloa, the distillery was rebuilt in 1957 and began producing whisky, primarily for blending. No official bottlings were ever released during its operation, and the distillery closed in 1980. This unique release comes from six bourbon casks acquired in 1964 by a friend of the distillery founders and was recently bottled at cask strength.
This whisky is a testament to the exceptional elegance found in well-aged, subtle grain whisky, embodying the vision of the distillery's founder, George Christie. With over 50 years of maturation in bourbon casks, it offers a complex and nuanced flavor profile.
The aroma is a delightful sensation of creamy butter, evolving into a more liqueur-like presence over time. It features notes of custard, five spices including nutmeg and cinnamon, hints of dragon, oregano, blood oranges, and roasted hazelnuts. The palate reveals tones of pecan, biscuit with nectarine and raspberry aromas, classic grain notes of toffee, maple syrup, and baked apple, with a touch of ground cinnamon for added depth. The finish is long and sweet, with roasted almonds and walnuts, melting vanilla toffee, which slowly fades, prompting the next sip.
Additionally, the whisky offers hints of solidified caramel from a Cadbury's Crunchie chocolate bar, apple sauce, dust, plums, sultana raisins, and a steamy oaky sauna. It represents an "affordable" 50-year-old whisky, making it a true collector's item and a rare opportunity to taste a piece of Scottish whisky history.
This whisky is unique because it is the first and only official bottling from the historic North of Scotland distillery, made from six bourbon casks acquired in 1964.
There were only 1,500 bottles produced, making it a very limited and rare release.
The whisky has a complex profile with notes of creamy butter, custard, spices, blood oranges, roasted hazelnuts, pecan, biscuit, nectarine, raspberry, toffee, maple syrup, baked apple, and ground cinnamon.
The North of Scotland 50yo Bourbon Cask whisky is not only a historical gem but also a sensory delight. Its intricate flavor profile, combined with its rarity and the story behind its production, makes it an "affordable" 50-year-old whisky worth every sip. A true masterpiece for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate the nuances of a well-aged single grain Scotch whisky.
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