Thompson BrosOrkney

Thompson Bros Orkney – 11YO, 2011/2022, 50%
Type: Single MaltWhisky
Vintage: 2011
Bottled:2022
Strength: 50%
Cask type:RefillHogshead then 6 Months ex-Caol Ila HHD
Stated age: 11YO
Content: 700ml

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Official Tasting Notes for reference:

Nose:
Brine, capers, crushed black olives, honey, wax, heather, earthy, musty and quite peaty. Pickled walnuts, burnt brioche. Like sitting in an old dunnage (near a smoking kiln).

Palate:
Salty & peaty with some sweeter notes; Brioche, croissants, buttercream. Briney olives & caperberries. Touches of heather honey and meadow flowers.

Finish:
Leather, lanolin, walnut oil, salty brine, sea spray, gentle smoke, tippers and a drying ashy note.