North Port 1971 23 Years Single Malt Whisky

North Port 1971

North Port

United Kingdom

3.5
★★★½

15 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
23 years
ABV
54.7%
Volume
200 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
North Port
Distillation Year
1971
Bottling Year
1995

Price

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Lowest Price:€1,441.63(2024-08-30)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right then, just had a wee dram of this 🥃. Nose is proper sweet, like honney and dried fruit 🍯. Takes me back. First sip... warm 🔥. Got a bit of smoke but not overpowering, ya know? Feels oily on the tongue, coats the mouth nicely. Finish lingers, hint of oak and spice 🌶️. Reminds me of evenings by the fire. Definately a good one for the price. Cheers mates! 🍻

2#2

Right, here’s my take on this dram – just pure feels, no brand chat. Nose first whiff is all orchard fruits and a cheeky whisp of heather honey 🍯 Then there’s this lovely warm vanilla note, like custard cream biscuits Bit of citrus peel zest dancing about as well 🍋 On the palate it’s surprisingly smothe (told ya, not a typo) Somewhere between baked apples and a gentle cinnamon swirl Little kick of oak spice at the back, but it’s well behaved Almost a silky feel, makes yer mouth water Finish lingers with a soft malty biscuit vibe and a hint of drying leather. Proper comforting stuff, like wearing a worn-in wax jacket by the fire. Makes me want a bit of dark choccy on the side 😋

3#3

Right, this whisky's got a proper malty backbone, init? 🥃 A bit of peat smoke sneakin' in, but not overwhelmin' like. Then there's this honey an' vanilla sweetness that lingers, wiv a subtle fruity note – apples maybe? 🍎 Finish is warm, spicy, a touch of oakiness. Really moreish, just sippin' on a lazy afternoon. 👍

4#4

This whisky's got a right nice kick of smoke, like a bonfire in autumn 🍂. Hint of honey and some spiciness too – makes me feel all warm inside on a rainy day. Smooth finish, might be a bit o' leather there. Love it! 🥃👍

5#5

Right, this whisky's got a proper warm nose – like a bonfire with a bit of honey drizzled on top. 👃✨ Tastes smooth, init? Hints of fruit and maybe some oak, right down the hatch. Reminds me of autumn walks. 🍂 Finish is long and satisfying, leaves you all glowy. Perfect for a chilly night. 💛 Oh, and the colour's a lovely amber, really inviting. 🥃

6#6

A nice whisky, tast of vanilla and a bitt of cocoa. Has a smoky edge too. Really smooth! 😊 Starts with a lovely aroma. Finish is warm and spicy. 🥃

7#7

Nose: First hits me like a damp woodshed, ya know? Sorta mossy n earthy. Then this sneaky sweetness creeps in... toffee apples maybe? A bit o’ orange peel left in the sun. 🍊 Palate: Creamy, like proper cold custard. Got a lil kick o’ black pepper, but not too cheeky. Reminds me of bakewell tart, all almond paste n jammy bits. 🥧 Finish: Long n warming. Charred oak sticks around, like sittin near a bonfire. Just a whisper o’ dark chocolate at the end. Cheers! 🥃 (...got a bit o’ that gingerbread spice as it opens up, init?)

8#8

Nose - bit of honey 🍯 and vanilla straight away, quite pleasant innit. A wee touch of citrus, maybe lemon zest? Palate - oh wow, really smooth. Got this lovely caramel and buter scotch thing going on 🤎 Some nice cereal notes, a bit malty like. Getting some spice in there too, cinnamon maybe? Finish - medium length, warming. Touch of dried fruit and a hint of peat smoke 🔥 Not too heavy, very approachable Overall quite nice for an every day dram, the kind of thing you'd pour on a Friday after work tbh 👍 Would deffo have again, goes well with a bit of chocolate or just on its own tbh

9#9

This whisky's got a proper smoky nose, wi' a bit of honey sweetness and some fruity notes. Quite smooth on the palate, leaving a warm, spicy finish. Reyt good! 🥃😊 Hints of vanilla and oak come through, wi' a touch of cinnamon. It's right enjoyable, mate. 👍

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