That Boutique-y Whisky Company North British 25 Year Old Batch 10

Released as a part of That Boutique-y Whisky Company’s Cinema Labels collection, this 25-year-old single grain whisky from North British Distillery in Edinburgh has been bottled at at natural cask strength of 56.5% abv. Their quality mashbill is majority corn, with 20% malted barley. The tongue-in-cheek label is a spin on ‘Trainspotting’, as the Boutique-y team go ‘Grainspotting’.

Expect aromas of dried coconut, banana, papaya, and pineapple, with a suggestion of herbal banana leaf. An explosion of dried tropical fruits on the palate, accompanied by some white chocolate, and chilli heat. The finish is short and sweet, with a little peppery warmth.