Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt 2026 Release 50% 70cl

50%
70cl
Scotch Whisky

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Tasting Notes

Official Tasting Notes

Nose – The nose is an eccentric delight, opening with a nostalgic hit of foam bananas and sharp tangerine pith. Zesty lemon notes and the savoury, briny tang of caperberries in saline solution provide a striking coastal edge, softened by fresh green herbs -specifically torn parsley. As it sits, the profile turns floral and sweet: apple blossom and clear honey are layered over a tropical dusting of coconut shavings. The peat is a masterclass in restraint, drifting in and out with a soft, elegant subtlety that never overwhelms the delicate fruit.

Palate – The arrival is creamy and surprisingly cooling, led by vanilla yoghurt and a gentle, medicinal hint of iodine. The smoke here is “zingy” and fresh, moving quickly into the warmth of oak spice and polished sandalwood. The tropical theme returns with coconut yoghurt, topped with a tart, vibrant mix of chopped kiwi and crisp green apple. It is a bright, multi-dimensional palate that balances its Highland weight with a lively, acidic lift.

Finish – Long and impeccably balanced. It maintains a beautiful acidity throughout, finishing on a lingering trail of gentle wood spices and the comforting sweetness of high-quality toasted oak.

Country: Scotland
Region: Highland Whisky
Bottling: Independent
Bottler: Thompson Bros
Brand: Thompson Bros
Attributes: Natural Colour, Unchillfiltered
Listed in: Scotch Whisky, Independent Bottlers, Highland Whisky

Age: 12 Year Old
Bottled: 2026
Size: 70cl
Alc Vol: 50%

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