Thompson Bros.Glentauchers

This is an 11-year-old single malt Scotch whisky bottled by Thompson Bros. from Glentauchers distillery. Distilled in 2013 and released in 2024, it was matured in a first-fill bourbon barrel and bottled at a cask-strength 54.9% ABV.

For a novice drinker, that combination usually suggests a brighter, more direct style, with bourbon cask maturation often emphasizing vanilla, oak, and fresh fruit notes rather than heavier wine-cask richness. The higher strength may make it feel lively and concentrated, so a little water can help open it up.