An impressive blended Scotch from Thompson Bros.
A blend of Strathclyde Single Grain from 1994, matured for 28 years in a refill bourbon barrel, Speyside Single Malt from 2012 matured for 11 years in a bourbon hogshead, Blended Scotch from 2012, matured for 10 years in a sherry hogshead and just a little bit of SRV5 Campervan Brewery cask finish.
20.5% – Strathclyde Single Grain 1994, 28-year-old, refill bourbon
19.9% – Speyside Single Malt 2012, 11 Years old, Bourbon Hogshead
51.6% – Blended Scotch 2012, 10 year old, Sherry Hogshead
8.00% – SRV5 Campervan Brewery cask finish.
The bottle and artwork is dedicated to Jack Lowrie's (a blender with the Thompson Brothers) Suzuki Jimny which took it's last commute early 2023.
On the nose, vibrant notes of pear drops, pastis, white grapes, hops, and Galia melon mingle with toffee popcorn, fresh parsley, hay bales, bay leaf, honeycomb brittle, flumps, white miso paste, and a subtle hint of tomato plant. The palate delivers layers of toffee brittle, caramelised malt, almond nougat, strawberry, wild herbs, orange marmalade, lemon cough sweets, and oak spice, accented by cloves and charred peaches. The finish is long and complex, with orange bitters, clove oil, ginger root, and a gentle touch of salinity.
