49,6°
Distillery Officialy Unknown - Speyside
Refill Barrel
Independent Bottling
By Thompson Bros.
Limited Edition
Single Cask
Bottled in 2022
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength
Totally Unpeated
There are plenty of curiosities in Dornoch, at the Thompson brothers’ place, and that comes with a bit of mystery. Here we have an unknown Speyside distillery, a cask that has been aged for 31 years and 8 months, with just 147 bottles. It is available exclusively in Germany, as Kirsch Import was entrusted with the task of selling it under the best possible conditions. It sold out very quickly. Theories were rife as to the identity of the distillery: Glenlivet, Glenrothes... But why refuse to reveal the name of the former? The latter, on the other hand, why not? Yet it is extremely rare for them to sell casks to independent bottlers. The mystery remains unsolved.
Let's Taste It :
It is light and airy, with notes of lemon meringue tart, semi-melted butter, warm brioche, waves of fruity aromas, but there are also quite pronounced mineral notes, salt and quartz, damp undergrowth, candied grapefruit, vanilla fondant, toasted wheat. On the palate, it is supple and balanced, argan oil, slivered almonds, powdered Parmesan, egg flan, île flottante, yellow fruits, and a few rare spices. A very pleasant finish, though it lacks a bit of punch, wood shavings, blond tobacco, butter biscuits, hazelnut, liquorice, speculoos, a hint of aniseed.
In Short,
It’s a superb Speyside, just as you’d expect, both delicate and intense, full of varied flavours yet very well-balanced. That said, this one has quite pronounced mineral notes, it seemed to me, and that reminds me of Glen Elgin. But I’m also thinking of Macallan or Tamdhu, a distillery we’re not used to seeing aged in Bourbon casks, and therefore difficult to recognise. As for the price, it’s not excessive given the age. Fans of this style can go for it, but it’s no longer available.
Score : 90
To Be Listened While Sipping :
The Beths - Til My Heart Stops
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