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Living Souls X Thompson Bros 3 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky Review

Can a 3-year-old blend really deliver sherry depth, coastal peat and serious value? This Living Souls x Thompson Bros bottling says yes.

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9
$67
  • Mark Bostock, a whisky enthusiast specializing in independent bottlings.
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Tasting Notes

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A collaboration between independent bottlers Living Souls and Thompson Bros, this 3-Year-Old Blended Scotch whisky marries a 50/50 ratio of their well-known blends. From Thompson Bros, the sherry cask matured Speyside blend TB/BSW, allegedly the result of a blending mishap at Macallan. From Living Souls, the Ninety-Nine & One blend, which is rumoured to combine a small portion of 3-Year-Old grain whisky (the One) with a heavily peated 18-Year-Old Island malt widely believed to be Ledaig. Naturally coloured and non-chill filtered, bottled at 46.15% ABV.
Appearance:
Dark Copper
Nose:
Rich and spicy aromas of sherry-soaked fruits, including plums, raisins and dates, accompanied by milk chocolate. An earthy, yet also sweet peat smoke, with oiled leather, charred wood and coastal brine. There are also notes of cardamom, pepper, and pencil shavings.
Palate:
On the palate, a complex balance of sweetness and smoke. Sherry-soaked fruits, plums and dates lead accompanied by a touch of bitter blood orange citrus. A rich and slightly meaty mouthfeel, with notes of maple syrup, dark chocolate and roasted coffee balanced with earthy ashy peat smoke, coastal brine, and black pepper.
Finish:
A long warming and spicy finish, the earthy peat lingers with flashes of nutmeg, pepper, and roasted nuts.
Comments:
This Living Souls X Thompson Bros blended whisky demonstrates the innovation of experimentation and collaboration between independent bottlers. Complex, rich and deep this blend balances sweetness and peat; there’s plenty of sherry cask influence which combines with spices and a coastal character. I particularly enjoyed the earthiness which just continues to linger. Representing great value for money, and challenging assumptions about age statements this collaborative bottling shows how good blended whiskies can be.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Mark Bostock

Mark Bostock, an integral part of the Mark Littler LTD UK content writing team since 2019, brings a genuine passion for whisky, especially independent bottlings, to his work. His commitment to expanding his knowledge through attending tasting events and building his own collection enriches his contributions, blending expertise with enthusiasm.

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