North British Small Batch 1985 29 Years Single Grain Whisky

North British 1985 CA

North British

Scotland · United Kingdom

2.9
★★½

12 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
29 years
ABV
46%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Grain Whisky
Distillery
North British
Distillation Year
1985
Bottling Year
2015
Cask Types
Butt

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€133.77(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Aight mate, gave this a proper sip. 🥃 Nose smells heavy on peat n’ oak, real earthy. Tounge starts smooth but gets spicy fast. Flavour’s like burnt sugar mixed with fruit salad. Dry finish, lingers for ages with a salty edge. Honestily realy impressed by the depth. Sips nice and slow. Cheers! 🍻🇬🇧

2#2

Right then, poured a bit earlier 🥃. Nose is lovly, sweet vanilla and oak 🪵. Warms the chest realy nice. Bit of spice, not too smoky tho. Finish lingers like a fire 🔥. Proper comforting dram. Cheers 🍻.

3#3

Right, this whisky... it's got a real nice apple and pear vibe on the nose, with a hint of somethin' like honey or vanilla. Tastes a bit spicy, maybe some cinnamon, and a subtle smokiness in the background. Finishes off with a warm, lingerin' sweetness. Quite enjoyabe, really! 🍎🍯🥃 Smells of toffee and a bit of dried fruit, too. On the palate, it's smooth with a touch of ginger warmth. The aftertaste is a bit oaky, which I like. 🌰👍

4#4

Just had a dram and wow, that honey and apple combo hit me first 🍯🍏 Vanilla cream came through after, super smooth. A bit of smoky warmth lingered, not harsh at all. Got this lovely toasted oak thing going on too. Sliiightly floral? Maybe? Like dried flowers in the back. Overall, it's like autumn in a glass, honestly. So comforting. 🥃 (Translation: This whisky tastes like autumn. It starts with honey and apple, becomes creamy vanilla, has gentle smoke and oak, and hints of dried flowers. It is smooth and comforting.)

5#5

Smells like... vanilla, bit of spiciness 🌶️ and honey 🍯. Tastes malty, with some oak and dried fruit. Quite smooth, actually. Maybe a touch of caramel at the end? Not bad at all. 👍

6#6

Blimey, this whisky's got a real kick of smoke and mocha. A bit of spice on the tongue, with a sweet finish. Quite pleasant for a wee dram! 🥃😊 Love how it warms you up from the inside. Perfect for sipping by the fire. 🔥

7#7

Blimey, this whisky's got a right smoky kick, like a bonfire on a chilly evening. 🌲🔥 There's hints of oak and maybe a bit of honey swetness, smooth and warming. Makes ya feel all cozy inside, innit? 😊 Sometimes I get a peaty earthyness too, proper lush. 🥃 Just love how it lingers, a bit spicy but not too harsh. Perfect for a slow sip after a long day. 👌

8#8

Oh wow, this is absolutely lovely 😍 First thing I get is a proper hit of butterscotch and toffee, like walking into a sweet shop on a rainy Tuesday. Then there's this gorgeous wave of dark chocolate, rich and creamy, just melting on the tongue 🍫 The finish though... cinnamon and a touch of orange peel, warming you right through. Oaky and slightly smoky, like sitting by a proper fireplace after a long day 🔥 Honestly, the mouthfeel is so silky, almost buttery. Getting hints of dried fruits too - figs and raisins maybe? And there's definitely something floral lingering in the background, like heather or wild honey 🌸 A bit of pepper comes through at the end, nice and spicy without being overwhelming. The vanilla notes are really quite something, rounds everything out beautifully ✨ Would absolutely have another dram of this. Proper comfort in a glass, init?

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