North Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 8 Year Old – Thompson Bros – 70cl – 44.9% ABV

The North Highland Blended Malt 8 Year Old from Thompson Bros is proof that exceptional whisky doesn't need an exceptional price. Produced using carefully selected Highland single malts, this small-batch blend showcases the waxy elegance of Clynelish alongside the fruity character of Glen Ord, resulting in a whisky that offers remarkable complexity, texture and value.

Bottled at 44.9% ABV, non-chill filtered and natural in colour, North Highland has become one of the whisky world's best-kept secrets. Every batch is slowly reduced to bottling strength over an extraordinary 47-day dilution process, allowing the spirit to marry naturally while retaining its vibrant character. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Distilled with Patience

The Thompson Bros have taken an unconventional approach to creating this whisky. Rather than rapidly reducing the spirit to bottling strength, they slowly diluted the whisky by just 0.25% ABV per day over 47 days, almost entirely within cask. This gentle process helps preserve texture, integration and complexity in the finished whisky. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

The blend is primarily composed of Glen Ord and Clynelish single malts, matured in refill hogsheads with additional influence from refill sherry wood, plus a tiny addition of heavily peated Highland malt that adds subtle depth without dominating the whisky. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Tasting Notes

Nose
Fresh peaches and cream, coastal minerality, wet stones, kiwi fruit, white pepper, beeswax and subtle marzipan.

Palate
Silky and gentle with mandarin citrus, vanilla sweetness, jelly sweets, mineral freshness, tropical fruits and elegant waxy texture.

Finish
Honeydew melon, ripe peaches, candle wax, soft oak and lingering slate-like minerality. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Why You'll Love It

• 8 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
• Created by Thompson Bros.
• 44.9% ABV
• 70cl bottle
• Natural colour
• Non-chill filtered
• Slow 47-day reduction to bottling strength
• Exceptional value Highland whisky

A Modern Highland Classic

North Highland demonstrates everything enthusiasts admire about Thompson Bros—complete transparency, thoughtful production methods and outstanding whisky without unnecessary marketing gimmicks. It delivers the character of far more expensive Highland single malts while remaining incredibly approachable for both newcomers and experienced drinkers.

Whether enjoyed neat, with a splash of water or shared at a tasting, this is a bottle that consistently punches well above its price point.

Available from The Strong Water Co.

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ABV STRENGTH 44.9

BOTTLE SIZE 70cl

COUNTRY Scotland

REGION Highland