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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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Craig Johnson

Craig Johnson

May 5, 2026, 17:21:50

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. 👍

Lily Stewart

Lily Stewart

May 4, 2026, 13:02:01

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. 🥃😊

Megan Thomas

Megan Thomas

May 1, 2026, 06:01:49

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. 😊

Dylan Bell

Dylan Bell

Apr 29, 2026, 05:22:30

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? 😊

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