North Star Vega 22 year old

(Good Spirits Co. Glasgow - Ralfy & North Star Virtual Whisky Tasting 30 October 2020. On behalf of MacMillan Cancer Support charity). 6th edition 1 of 1,205 bottles Distilled 1997 Bottled in July 2019 I had tasted this at a previous GSC tasting and had made the following notes which still cover it for me: The nose is black pepper and wet earth. On the palate, toffee caramel, soy sauce, chewy fruit (prunes?!?). There’s a fruitiness that’s reminders me of cognac and has a mild numbing effect. The finish is lightly tannic, with some black pepper and more light, sweet sherry. Very easy to drink! Came 5th out of the six whiskies, with 2% (1 vote) of the final vote for favourite of the night.

(Good Spirits Co. Glasgow Virtual Whisky Tasting 25 June 2020) The nose is black pepper and wet earth. On the palate, toffee caramel, soy sauce, chewy fruit (prunes?!?). There’s a fruitiness that’s reminders me of cognac and has a mild numbing effect. The finish is lightly tannic, with some black pepper and more light, sweet sherry. Very easy to drink! Came first out of the six whiskies, with 40% of the final vote. Not my favourite choice of the six, but a very nice dram.