Thompson Bros Blended Scotch Whisky 40 Year Old · 1977 Vintage

Colour

Deep antique amber with coppery-gold highlights and a mahogany edge.

Nose

Dark, sophisticated nose of sherried maturity: prunes, figs and raisins mingle with orange zest and cocoa. Rich vanilla, toffee and treacle blanket polished oak, while cinnamon, nutmeg and clove spark warmth. Leather, tobacco and cedar emerge with refined elegance, a whisper of almond and mocha completing the bouquet.

Palate

Silky and luxurious on the palate, this 40-year-old blended Scotch delivers dark fig and prune over toasted oak and sherry richness. Prune, date and cocoa mingle with walnut and almond, while cinnamon and clove weave through caramel sweetness. A velvety mouthfeel leads to a long, refined finish of espresso, leather and warm spice.

Finish

Opulent and enduring, the finish wraps the palate in sherry-soaked fruit, cocoa and toasted almond. Dried fig, orange zest and warm spice unfold, followed by a gentle oak and leather echo. A comforting, velvety warmth lingers, tapering to a refined smoke that invites another measured sip.