North British 1962 50 Years Single Grain Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 2317

Jul 5, 2026, 14:14:08

First sniff gives toasted bread and a very pleasant nose, with hints of red apples, maybe Starkrimson, and a touch of cinnamon. On the palate I get dry toffee, dark chocolate, unsweetened coffee like crunching beans, and a splash of butterscotch, finishing very dry with a whisper of cloves and a hint of gold‑coloured oak. The finish is medium length, fresh garden fruits pop up—strawberries, raspberries, kiwis—while a whisper of coconut, bubblegum and a spicier note linger.

Whiskyspace Notes 2019

Jun 25, 2026, 12:27:29

第一口就来了股烤面包的暖香，像刚出炉的brioche片，配上一点butterscotch的甜丝丝。转瞬间，咖啡豆那股crunchy的干香扑面而来，跟着一点spicier的火星子在舌尖跳跃。 没过多久，新鲜的kiwis和raspberries的果味就钻了出来，清新得像刚从花园摘的。中间那股custard的奶油感，让人想起下午茶时的小点心。最妙的是，一点点oranges的提神味道，把整杯调得活泼起来。 尾韵是medium length，干干的咖啡豆余韵里，还藏着一点varnish的木头气息，挺耐人寻味的。整体复杂得让人惊喜，比那些一味老气的陈年货色强太多了。

Whiskyspace Notes 1748

Jun 23, 2026, 09:17:08

Alright, so this one's got a really pleasant nose right away. I'm getting fresh garden fruits, a bit of strawberry and kiwi, then some dry toffee and a lovely hint of cinnamon. First sip is very fine, a bit spicier than I expected, with that classic bourbon wood and a touch of bubblegum. Then it turns very dry, like strong, unsweetened coffee—actually, quite coffee-ish, reminds me of crunching beans. There's some dark chocolate and a whisper of coconut, but not much. It's lovely and golden in the glass. The finish is medium length, with toasted bread and brioche notes coming through, a bit of dried sultana and orange peel that lifts everything. Quite complex for an old grain. A real fan of coffee would dig this. 👍

Melissa Owen

May 27, 2026, 02:38:14

Just had a sip, and honestly, it's lovely. The nose is really inviting – like walking into a patisserie with all that custard and vanilla, but there's this fun bubblegum thing going on too. Oh, and a bit of toasted bread, almost brioche-like. 🍞 First sip... wow. It's surprisingly fruity! Getting these fresh garden fruits right away, very much like strawberries and crisp red apples – the skin and all. Then it shifts towards something drier and richer. I'm definitely thinking of a very fine dark chocolate bar, and maybe some sultanas steeped in coffee. It's getting quite complex as it sits in the glass. The coffee really comes forward now, not just any coffee but a proper, robust espresso. There's a touch of dry toffee, some walnut, and just the faintest hint of cinnamon. The finish is medium length and very pleasant, leaving this slightly dry, nutty impression. Really enjoying how the flavours evolve. 🍓☕️

Lexi Jackson

Apr 30, 2026, 11:32:02

Just been trying this whisky, innit? 😊 Nose is like, fruity and a bit smoky - apples and pears maybe? Palate's got some vanilla and wood notes, nice and smooth. A bit of burn at the end but not too bad. 👍 Really enjoy it on a cold night. Reminds me of bonfires and autumn fruits, kinda cozy. Hmm, taist lingers a bit, which is lovely. 🥃