Spirit of North Scotland 1973 His Excellency 25% 70cl First Fill Bourbon Barrel blueberry muffins

blueberry muffins

It’s a treat to keep revisiting to see how the oak

Nose: Iodine and smouldering wood chips are the most predominant aromas upon opening this dram

Nose: Summer fruits

Spirit of North Scotland 1973 His Excellency 25% 70cl First Fill Bourbon Barrel blueberry muffinsSpirit of North Scotland 1973 His Excellency 25% 70cl A fascinating piece of liquid history here a grain spirit distilled all the way back in 1973. Not only that, but it was born at the family run North of Scotland Distillery which was only open from 1957 1980. While technically not a Scotch (its released at 25% ABV, far below the legal 40%), it is light, zesty, delicate and thoroughly delicious.