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Scotch Whisky Review: Dramfool North British 30 Year Old Single Grain Whisky

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Scotch Whisky Review: Dramfool North British 30 Year Old Single Grain Whisky

Independent bottler Dramfool's 30th release included this 30-year-old single grain whisky from the North British Distillery.

by Ed Leigh
February 15, 2025

Ed Leigh is the founder of TopWhiskies.com and an expert in independent bottlers.

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About:

Independent bottler Dramfool’s 30th release included this 30-year-old single grain whisky from the North British Distillery. Distilled in 1989 and bottled in 2020, this well-aged single bourbon cask shows the potential of grain whisky when aged over several decades. At a natural cask strength of 48.2% ABV, the cask yielded only 182 bottles, which were bottled all-natural.

Appearance:

Light-to-medium, dusty, gold. Thick and viscous in the glass with pronounced legs.

Nose:

Dry grain cereal, like running your fingers through a sack of grains. Plenty of vanilla, and some old oak. A hint of banana peel.

Palate:

Medium to full mouthfeel with a creamy texture. Cereal sweetness. Werther’s Original brown butter candies. Ripe apples and pears. Vanilla and a savoury back note. Alcohol is well integrated, adding to the body.

Finish:

Long with sweet cereal fading through that banana peel note from the nose to apple and vanilla.

Comments:

A great example of a well-aged grain whisky. A delightful cereal sweetness, and a good mouthfeel.

Ed Leigh

Ed Leigh is a recognized authority on independent bottlers and artisan Scotch whisky. In 2019, he founded TopWhiskies.com, a specialist retailer dedicated to promoting these often family-run businesses and showcasing their small-batch releases. Based in London, Ed holds certifications in both wine and spirits from The Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

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