Description
This single grain Whisky was distilled at North British distillery on17/11/1993 and aged for 30 years in a first fill bourbon barrel. It was then selected and bottled in 2024 for the Ensign Ewart in Edinburgh.
North British
North British Fragrant Drops Ensign Ewart Exclusive 30 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, Cask #48339, 1993, Fragrant Drops, 48.5%
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TypeSingle Grain Whisky
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Overall Rating
87/100
Great87 / 100
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- Nose
- The nose opens with heaps and heaps of vanilla.. it's very sweet, creamy, custard doughnuts, vanilla wafers, chantilly cream, a little light caramel and a little glueiness too. It's got the classic old grain nose, just with lots of additional sugary sweetness. The alcohol is in good balance, no bite until you get your nose really deep into the glass. Time and air brings more creme brûlée, shortbread fingers and a little hint of peach too. Palate ( with water): The reduced palate follows with more white chocolate and vanilla, it's like those white chocolate mice from the pick n mix. The mouthfeel is still very good, perhaps slightly less viscous but the finish remains incredibly long, lots of that vanilla ice cream still lingering.
- Palate
- N.A
- Finish
- The finish on this dram is a triumph, it's one of the longest finishes that we've experienced in a long time, primarily showing good quality vanilla bean ice cream. The alcohol is in great balance, there's a slight warmth but it's in no way overpowering. There's a touch of grain alcohol bite on the latter palate but it's not unpleasant. Time and air brings the faintest hint of fresh mango and fondant icing.
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Recently Sold
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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Dec 7, 2025SGD 258.40
Just Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 22, 2025SGD 227.34
- Region
- Lowlands
- Age
- 30 Years
- Vintage
- 1993
- Bottled
- 2024
- ABV
- 48.5%
- Volume
- 70cl
- Distillery
- North British
- Origin
- Scotland
- Cask type
- Bourbon
- Bottling
- Independent Bottling - Fragrant Drops
- Peated
- Unpeated
- Single cask
- Yes
- Non-chill filtered
- Yes
- Cask origin
- N.A
- Cask no.
- 48339
- Batch
- N.A
- PPM
- N.A
- Barley
- N.A
- Fermentation
- N.A
- Master distiller (bottling)
- N.A
- Master distiller (distillation)
- N.A
- Limited edition
- Yes
- Bottle count
- 180
- Has box
- No
- Closure
- Glass Stopper
- Presentation
- Decanter style bottle with glass stopper
- Series highlights
- Fragrant Drops Ensign Ewart Exclusive
- Historical context
- N.A
- Special release
- Ensign Ewart Exclusive
- Allocation
- UK Market
- Nose
- The nose opens with heaps and heaps of vanilla.. it's very sweet, creamy, custard doughnuts, vanilla wafers, chantilly cream, a little light caramel and a little glueiness too. It's got the classic old grain nose, just with lots of additional sugary sweetness. The alcohol is in good balance, no bite until you get your nose really deep into the glass. Time and air brings more creme brûlée, shortbread fingers and a little hint of peach too. Palate ( with water): The reduced palate follows with more white chocolate and vanilla, it's like those white chocolate mice from the pick n mix. The mouthfeel is still very good, perhaps slightly less viscous but the finish remains incredibly long, lots of that vanilla ice cream still lingering.
- Palate
- N.A
- Finish
- The finish on this dram is a triumph, it's one of the longest finishes that we've experienced in a long time, primarily showing good quality vanilla bean ice cream. The alcohol is in great balance, there's a slight warmth but it's in no way overpowering. There's a touch of grain alcohol bite on the latter palate but it's not unpleasant. Time and air brings the faintest hint of fresh mango and fondant icing.