North Star Spirits 12 Years Single Malt Whisky

The Speyside Star 12-year-old NSS

North Star Spirits

United Kingdom

3.4
★★★

10 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
12 years
ABV
50%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Bottling Year
2018
Cask Types
Refill Sherry Butt

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€46.89(2025-03-11)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Well, this whisky's got a right nice kick to it – spicy and peppery straight off. 🥃 Then there's this lovely smokiness, not too strong, just enough. I'm picking up some sweet honey notes and maybe a bit of fruity apple. Finish is smooth and warming. 👍 Sometimes I get a hint of vanilla and oak too. Cracking dram, innit? 😊

2#2

First sip is smooth and warming, reallly nice on the palate. 🍯 Sweet notes of honey and vanilla, with a hint of apple and cinnamon spice. Quite fruity, actuallly. Finish has a gentle smokiness and a bit of woody depth. 🌲 Really cosy for an evening dram. 😊

3#3

Just had a sip of this whisky, mate. It’s got a real smoky kick, like 🔥 but with hints of honey and fruit. The finish is warming and spicy, proper lush. 🥃😊

4#4

First sip: kinda smoky, like a bonfire in the distance. 🔥 Then you get a bit of honey and apple, sweet but not too much. 🍯🍎 Finish is warm, with a touch of spice. Lovely stuff. 🥃 Sometimes I taste a bit of chocolate or nut, innit. Not too harsh, smooth on the tongue. 👍

5#5

Smokey on the nose, a bit of honey and vanilla... lots of woody spice 🪵. Tastes like baked apple and cinnamon. Finishes long, with a dry oaky note. Really warms you up! 😊

6#6

Aright, so just had a dram... Nose is like a cozy bonfire 🔥, bit of leather and dark chocolate. Smokey but not too heavy, y'know? Taste-wise, reelly lovely. Get some baked apple 🍎, a touch of honey 🍯, and that smokiness comes through proper. A hint of something spicy, maybe cinnamon? Finish is long and warm, a bit peppery. Leaves you with that campfire feel in the back of your throat. Quite nice for a chilly evening. 🥃

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