Tasting Notes

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Berry Bros. & Rudd North British 50 Years Old

Country: Scotland

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Type: Single Grain

Bottler: Berry Bros. & Rudd

ABV: 58.9%

Score: 95 Points

Berry Bros. & Rudd's North British 50-Year-Old Single Grain Scotch Whisky. Photo ©2014 by Mark Gillespie.This single grain Scotch whisky comes from the initial release in the Exceptional Casks range from Berry Bros. & Rudd, and comes from two ex-Sherry butts filled at the old North British distillery on December 18, 1962 and bottled on the same day 50 years later.

The nose is very smooth and creamy with a soft touch of ginger along with vanilla, banana, honey, coconut, and a gentle oaky  note. The taste is spicy, tart, and peppery with white pepper, lemon zest, and touches of honey, vanilla, and berries that come out as the spices fade with a dry mouthfeel. The finish is equally dry and tart with hints of white pepper and honey.

An outstanding example of just how good single grains can be! (October, 2014)