Thompson Bros Mystery Malt Series No. 5, Multiple cask types, Thompson Bros, 46.3%

There’s a pleasing tug between creamy vanilla and rye spice, with toasted oak keeping the sweetness from getting too comfortable. The notes also call it a bit young, so this sounds lively rather than fully settled.

Reviewed by CloudberryRover

Nose

Caramel, Toasted oak, Warm baking spices

Palate

Vanilla, Rich malt sweetness, Rye spice

Finish

Lingering oak and spice, Liquorice, Pepper