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North Star Spirits 12 Years Single Malt Whisky

The Speyside Star 12-year-old NSS

North Star Spirits

United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

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

Price

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€46.89(2025-03-11)

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North Star Spirits was founded in late 2016 by Iain Croucher in Glasgow, Scotland. Drawing on decades of expertise as former Brand Ambassador and Cask Manager for the prestigious independent bottler A.D. Rattray, Croucher launched his own venture inspired by celestial navigation. The company name evokes both the guiding star of the northern hemisphere and the boundless possibilities of the whisky universe. Their debut expression, Vega—a blended malt—established their reputation for sourcing exceptional casks and crafting unique releases. As an independent bottler, North Star specializes in single cask and small batch bottlings, championing transparency with detailed cask provenance, natural color, and non-chill filtration across all releases.
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Flavor Profile

Dried FruitDried Fruit
HoneyHoney
Dark ChocolateDark Chocolate
NutsNuts
PepperPepper
CaramelCaramel
OrangeOrange
RaisinsRaisins
SpicesSpices
Candied FruitCandied Fruit

Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Suzanne Wilson

Suzanne Wilson

May 15, 2026, 09:16:43

A cosy wee dram 🥃 Sweet honey, soft oak, a bit of dried fruit, then a gentle smokey warmth. Feels smooth and warming, with a nice spicy tingle at the end. Proper easy to sit with.

Julie Lloyd

Julie Lloyd

May 11, 2026, 17:12:15

Right then, this dram's got a proper smoky nose, innit? Like a bonfire on the moors. 🏞️ Tastes of honey and dried fruit, with a wee bit of spice. 🍯🔥 Finish is long and warming, leaves you all cozy. Not bad at all, guv'nor. 😋

Zoe Reynolds

Zoe Reynolds

May 11, 2026, 07:41:11

Smokey 🥃 with a hint of honey... a bit of vanilla and oak, I think. It's quite peaty, not bad though. Feels warm going down. Maybe a touch of spice? 👃 Notes of dried fruit, maybe apple. A nice evening sipper.

Paul Kelly

Paul Kelly

May 8, 2026, 05:01:11

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. 🥃

Rosie Marshall

Rosie Marshall

May 6, 2026, 18:31:00

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! 😊

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