🥃 What's a stand-out whisky that questions expectations? 🤔
As a whisky enthusiast, I often find that the best dram at a tasting evening isn't always what I have had my eyes (or tongue) on. Last weekend, I enjoyed an unforgettable whisky journey hosted by close friends. By the time I reached my fifth glass of the day, I stumbled upon a hidden gem.
I'd already savored some peaty Islay icons like Kilchoman's Machir Bay and Bruichladdich's Port Charlotte 10. That comes in at salivating 50% ABV.
But it was the Thomson Brothers Lowrie's Reserve Blended Whisky that left a lasting impression. 🤯
Despite being a blend and clocking in under 46% ABV, this whisky was the star of the show. Crafted from the tiny distillery in Dornoch, the blend comprises "contains Strathclyde whisky distilled in 1994, as well as two barrels of 11-year-old Speyside malt and three hogsheads of heavily sherried blended Scotch whisky," according to The Whisky Exchange.
The youngest component is just 8 years old, yet it shines brilliantly, as a blend and not a single malt. 🌟
The result is a smooth, fruity delight filled with melon, pear, and strawberry notes. These are wrapped in a hint of cloves—a testament to impeccable blending. It's no wonder Thomson Brothers clinched two accolades at the OWSAs, as voted by over 4,000 whisky lovers globally. See https://lnkd.in/dpR3thiz
This is a blend that defies convention, definitely not my usual choice.
Special thanks to the The Whisky Exchange and to David Krisman for this superb experience.
Here's to finding your next stellar dram in the least expected places. 🥂
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