North British 1987 Aged 32 Years Single Grain Scotch Whisky – The Cooper’s Choice (700ml)

North British 1987 Aged 32 Years Single Grain Scotch Whisky – The Cooper’s Choice (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 45%           Age: 32 Years Old           Country: Scotland

Cask Number(s): 238572
Date of Distilling:October 1987
Date of Bottling: 2020
Matured In: a single American Oak ex Bourbon Cask
Un-Chillfiltered

The Coopers Choice range of single cask whiskies from Scotland’s finest distilleries is our homage to these fine craftsmen and their important role in the Scotch Whisky industry. Owned by The Vintage Malt Whisky Company which was founded in 1992 by Brian Cook who was the export manager for the Auchentoshan and Bowmore Distilleries. Brian’s aim was to produce a range of malt whiskies from his country’s finest distilleries and make them available to independent wine and spirit importers throughout the world.  Now the Vintage Malt Whisky Company is certainly a family-run business with Andrew Crook (Brian’s Son) taking on the mantle as Managing Director. The comoany has now exported over 5 million bottles worldwide.

The North British Distilling Company is a grain whisky distillery located in Edinburgh’ Gorgie district on the south west of the city. The distillery was originally founded by a group of independent distillers in 1885 and the site was selected due to its close proximity to the national railway network which allowed access to deliveries of grain and also easy access to product distribution. It was also close to the Port of Leith allowing for easy deliveries of maize and grain as well as an easy way to export products. The distillery was also positioned near the city sewer which allowed easy and efficient access to the flushing out of effluent. The site is currently owned by Lothian Distillers which is a venture jointly owned by Diageo and the Edrington Group. This was to increase the sales of Scotch whisky to India, China and South America and brought about production of 65,000,000 litres per annum. Mainly used in Johnnie Walker and Famous Grouse production.

Matured in a single American Oak ex Bourbon Cask for 32 years. Distilled in 1987 and bottled in 2020 at 45% cask strength. Only 210 bottles were made available for worldwide distribution.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Banana Paddle Pops, Bounty ice creams and Weetbix with some soft caramel sweetness.

Palate: Tropical fruits of coconut and papaya, grain driven with some vanilla fudge and cinnamon spice.

Finish: Long with vanilla and chocolate Easter eggs.