North Star Spirits 1989 29 Years Blended Whisky

Spica 1989 NSS - Limited Edition No. 2

North Star Spirits

United Kingdom

3.6
★★★½

10 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
29 years
ABV
45.5%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Blended Whisky
Distillation Year
1989
Bottling Year
2019
Cask Types
American Oak Barrels, European

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€104.97(2025-03-11)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Blimey 🥃 first sniff’s proper smokey, loads o’ oak and nutty vibes 🌰. Sip comes in smooth like melted butter 🧈, tastes like dark honey 🍯. A lil’ pepper kick warms yer up inside 🔥. Not too strong, jus’ a lovely clean finish. Definately keeping this in the stash 😉.

2#2

Right, tried this earlier. 🥃 Smels quite lovely, hint of toffee and apple 🍎. Warm going down, not too burny. Finish is smooth, bit of oak 🪵. Realy nice for a quiet nite in. Would recomend to mates. 👍 Cheers! 🍻

3#3

Right then, just poured a dram. 🥃 Nose is lovely, hint of smoke and honey maybe? Reminds me of autumn leaves 🍂. Palate is warm, goes down smoth. Little bit of spice at the end. Makes you feel proper relaxed after a long day. Would recomend having it with no ice, just neat. Cheers mates. 🍻

4#4

First sip... soomth and sweet, like honey on the tongue. 🍯 Then a spicy warmth hits, kinda like cinnamon. 🔥 Got that smoky finish too, lingers a bit. Really cozy feel. 😊 Love it on a cold evening!

5#5

Ahh proper love a good whisky me 🥃 That first nosing is just *chefs kiss* - gettin loads of smoky peat right off the bat, like standing next to a proper campfire on a cold evening. Then underneath theres this gorgeous vanilla and honey sweetness that just rounds it all out lovely 💛 On the palate im getting caramel and toffee straight away, bit like a sticky toffee pudding init 😋 Theres dried fruit in there too, christmas cake vibes for sure. Touch of cinnamon and nutmeg spice gives it a nice warmth going down. The oak and leather come through as it develops, quite mature tasting. Gettin some malty biscuity notes as well which I proper enjoy. Creamy texture too 👌 Finish is long with a bit of citrus zing and somethin floral coming in late. Theres a subtle nuttiness that lingers which is just lovely honestly Top notch dram that, wouldnt say no to another glass 🥃✨

6#6

Nose: Right, y'get these lovely malty notes 🥃 an' a bit o' that damp forest floor, y'know? A hint o' orange peel. Palate: A proper wee wisp o' peat smoke 🔥 meets some sweet dried fruits. It's a bit tingly on the tongue, spicey like. Finish: Quite smooth, a bit o' dark chocolate lingers. Goin' down nice, that. 👍

7#7

This one's got a lovely fruity nose with hints of vanilla and honey. On the palate, it's sweet with a touch of caramel and a gentle peat smoke. Quite comforting, really. 🍎🍯🔥

8#8

Oh mate, this whisky’s got a proper smokiness to it, like a bonfire on the beach. A bit of honey sweetness too, and maybe some apple notes? Really smooth going down, with a gentle warmth that lingers. 🥃 Sometimes the finish is a tad spicy, but in a good way – makes you want another sip!

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