{"product_id":"highland-19-year-old-2007-thompson-bros","title":"Highland 19 Year Old 2007 | Thompson Bros","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHighland 19 Year Old 2007 – Thompson Bros Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover this exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eHighland 19 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e, distilled in 2007 and independently bottled by \u003cstrong\u003eThompson Bros\u003c\/strong\u003e of Dornoch in the Scottish Highlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating from an undisclosed but highly regarded island distillery, identified by the independent bottler as Highland Park, this remarkable release has spent \u003cstrong\u003e19 years maturing in refill hogshead casks\u003c\/strong\u003e before being bottled at a powerful \u003cstrong\u003e57.1% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003efinal release of Thompson Bros' undisclosed Highland stock\u003c\/strong\u003e from the distillery, following their much-loved 18 Year Old expression. It offers whisky enthusiasts an opportunity to explore mature, gently peated island whisky with exceptional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a fascinating combination of \u003cstrong\u003eheather smoke, coastal minerality, citrus fruits, honeyed malt and earthy peat\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the refill cask maturation allowing the spirit's distinctive character to take centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighland 19 Year Old Thompson Bros Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe following tasting notes are based on Thompson Bros' earlier 18 Year Old release from the same stock. Official notes specifically for the 19 Year Old are yet to be published.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charred hazelnuts, dusty peated malt and aromatic herbs, including burnt sage and rosemary. Maritime notes of fishing ropes, tar and crushed seashells mingle with heather smoke, quince and fresh apple peel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant citrus, rich heather honey and stewed apples meet coastal minerality, sea salt and wet slate. Savoury notes of smoked ham, anchovies and brined capers provide a distinctive balance of smoke, fruit and salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salty peanut brittle, earthy peat and robust smoke, with lingering tobacco and cigar-like notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e19 Years in Refill Hogshead Casks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Thompson Bros Highland 19 Year Old has been matured in \u003cstrong\u003erefill hogsheads\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the natural character of the mature single malt to develop without excessive influence from active oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefill wood is particularly well suited to showcasing complex distillery character, preserving the balance between gentle peat smoke, coastal influences, natural malt sweetness and mature fruit flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 57.1% ABV, this release promises a full-flavoured drinking experience for enthusiasts who appreciate mature, characterful Scotch whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Distillery – Undisclosed Highland Park\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough officially presented as an \u003cstrong\u003eundisclosed Highland single malt\u003c\/strong\u003e, Thompson Bros identifies the source as Highland Park, the celebrated distillery located in Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1798, Highland Park is renowned for producing richly textured single malt whisky with a distinctive balance of aromatic heather peat smoke, honeyed sweetness, dried fruits and subtle coastal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the heavily peated whiskies commonly associated with Islay, Highland Park is traditionally recognised for its more aromatic, heathery style of peat smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 19-year-old independent bottling provides a fascinating opportunity to explore the distillery's character through extended refill hogshead maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Thompson Bros Independent Bottlers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThompson Bros\u003c\/strong\u003e is an independent Scotch whisky bottling company founded by brothers Phil and Simon Thompson, also known for their work at Dornoch Distillery in the Scottish Highlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrated for carefully selected casks, distinctive label artwork and characterful releases, Thompson Bros has developed a loyal following among whisky enthusiasts and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Highland 19 Year Old features artwork by \u003cstrong\u003eWhiskyhobo\u003c\/strong\u003e and represents the final chapter of the bottler's much-loved undisclosed Highland stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhisky Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highland 19 Year Old 2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Undisclosed Highland Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent Bottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thompson Bros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orkney Islands, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 Years Old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refill Hogsheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeat Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whiskyhobo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy Highland 19 Year Old Thompson Bros Whisky Online\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the \u003cstrong\u003eHighland 19 Year Old 2007 Thompson Bros\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003eThe Strong Water Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, your independent wine and whisky merchant in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/banchory-whisky-shop\" title=\"Banchory Whisky Shop\"\u003eBanchory Whisky Shop\u003c\/a\u003e to explore our carefully selected range of mature single malts, independent bottlings and limited-release Scotch whiskies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, visit our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ballater-whisky-shop\" title=\"Ballater Whisky Shop\"\u003eBallater Whisky Shop\u003c\/a\u003e, where our dedicated whisky tasting room offers the opportunity to discover 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