Bridge Master’s Highland - 40%

 

From the website 

Tower Bridge was built between 1886 and 1894, the Bridge has spent more than a century as London’s defining landmark, an icon of London and the United Kingdom. The whisky is named after our fabled Bridge Master, who for over a century has presided over Tower Bridge. This time-honoured position has ensured the Bridge’s operation as a vital crossing over the River Thames and an integral part of London. Fine Scotch whisky has always been their tipple of choice and our single malt pays homage to them. Profits go towards supporting the City Bridge Trust’s charitable work across London.

There’s scant information on the actual whisky. Produced by the Own Label Company, it’s from an undisclosed Highland distillery and without an age statement.

Tasting Notes: 

Appearance: Yellow gold, forms a thin line which beads before falling as slow, thick legs.

Nose: Honey, slightly grassy, green apple, barley water.

Palate: Soft, creamy mouthfeel. Caramel, honey, barley sugars and a hint of lemon citrus.

Finish: Medium, slightly drying oak nuttiness and white pepper brings warmth at the close

Summary: A pleasant, very easy drinking malt, more on the chewy, savoury side of Highlands than light and fruity. £50 seems a little steep for an undisclosed NAS Highland malt, although this is obviously aimed at the tourist souvenir market and it’s not too bad when the charity aspect of the bottle is taken into account. I may not buy a bottle but I certainly wouldn’t turn down a dram if offered.