Searching for one thing new as you proceed your spirits journey? Then J & G Thomson & Co., modern Scottish grasp blenders, may have the reply. This new child on the block has a variety of whiskies, rum and gin to cater for nearly any style. The lately launched vary has already began selecting up high awards in UK spirits competitions, so their pedigree is robust.
Gin, Rum And Whisky
The core vary contains a gin, a rum and three blended malt Scotch whiskies – a blended malt is a whisky that consists of various single malts from completely different distilleries. All are created in small batches and bottled at 46% ABV. The branding retains it easy to interrupt down the often-confusing obstacles encountered on many spirits labels.
The three blended whiskies are a primary instance of this. Smoky, Candy and Wealthy level customers of their most popular flavour course with a predominance of peat, bourbon barrel and sherry cask traits respectively. The Citrus Dry Gin and Daring Jamaican Rum additionally point out precisely the type of the spirits to anticipate.
Occasional Restricted Editions
1972 Blended Grain Scotch Whisky
Along with the core vary, J & G Thomson & Co. will even launch occasional restricted editions. This programme kicked off with two particular Scotch whiskies: a 23-year-old blended malt that includes solely single malts from Speyside distilleries, and a 1972 blended grain whisky. Very similar to a blended malt, a blended grain is made up of various single grain whiskies from completely different distilleries. On this case, all had been distilled in 1972.
A Wealthy Historical past
J.G. Thomson was initially a wine & spirits service provider with its roots courting again to the 1700s and occupied the Vaults in Leith
J & G Thomson & Co. are named after and impressed by service provider J. G. Thomson. He operated out of Leith close to Edinburgh within the 18th century, buying and selling and bottling imported wines and spirits that arrived at Leith docks to discerning drinkers in Scotland’s capital and past. The port of Leith has a powerful spirits heritage, and the corporate workplaces are within the actual constructing beforehand owned by Thomson within the 1700s.
J & G Thomson & Co. was based by The Artisanal Spirits Firm, who additionally personal the world-renowned Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Their focus is on bringing characterful spirits from top quality casks to a wider viewers. They’re one of many world’s main curators and suppliers of single cask and small batch scotch whiskies and spirits.
Let’s Get Tasting
However what do they style like? Right here we take a fast sip of the gin and rum, plus one of many whiskies.
Citrus Dry Gin
This is filled with scrumptious zesty citrus – aromas of orange peel and pink grapefruit leap out of the glass, together with juniper and coriander. This continues once you style and is laden with citrus peel, pith and heavy orange oils. Loads of earthy spices give a stunning heat and depth.
Purchase now; £35.50 for 70cl >
Daring Jamaican Rum
A strong rum that reveals aromas of golden syrup, tropical fruits (particularly lychee and caramelised pineapple) and spices on the nostril. Heavy and oily within the mouth, this rum coats the tastebuds with luxurious notes of treacle, toffee and molasses and a pinch of white pepper.
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Smoky Blended Malt
A blast of vibrant peat smoke welcomes you to this whisky. Sizzling bonfire ash mingles with one thing extra earthy and medicinal. This sings on the palate with savoury notes dominating – ashy peat smoke and heavy spices are supported by notes of honey and white chocolate.
Purchase now; £42.50 for 70cl >
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