Williamson Blended Malt 12 Year Old Thompson Bros 50% 70cl Strathmill some toasted grain

some toasted grain

grassy Speyside distillery Braeval are lesser-spotted – and this Tri Carragh bottling is a real treat

apple-forward spirit with a touch of bacon and jammy fruits

Nose: A fresh and sweet creamy citrus

a talented promoter who was amongst the first to recognise the power of the cigar band

Williamson Blended Malt 12 Year Old Thompson Bros 50% 70cl Strathmill some toasted grainWilliamson Blended Malt 12 Year Old Thompson Bros 50% 70cl A fascinating blended malt here not least because the distillery makeup remains a mystery. (Although some strategic googling might lend some clues to its provenance you didnt hear it from us.) What we do know is that this bottling is a magnificent example of peated spirit, aged for at least 12 years in a refill sherry butt. Bottled at a pleasing 50% ABV with no added colour or chill