SRV5 (which stands for Station Highway Vat #5) is an 8 yr outdated blended malt created by the Thompson Bros. They rapidly clarify the idea in this video.
The mix incorporates some rigorously chosen North Highland, Islay and Speyside single malts, which come collectively in a 1200-litre European oak vessel. This solera vat is rarely totally emptied, so every batch consists of a few of the whisky from the earlier launch. The goal is to ship a flexible each day dram, simply blended or loved by itself.
The batch quantity could possibly be just a little extra distinguished for my part, simply so you understand what you’re shopping for. It’s in a tiny font on the again label and retailers don’t trouble mentioning it.
SRV5 8 yo (48,5%, Thompson Bros 2022, Batch #005, blended malt)
Nostril: a fruity core, exhibiting some pears and melons earlier than transferring to vibrant grapefruits and lemon peels. There’s a sure mineral facet to it, in addition to a touch of coastal peat smoke. Later inexperienced peppercorns seem with a grassy notice.
Mouth: nonetheless a grown-up Highlands profile at its base, with a healty energy. Some simple lemons, apples and shortbread on the one hand, but in addition a sharper mineral facet. Grapefruit peels, hints of briney smoke and mineral oils. Peppermint and a faint trace of bitter tonic.
End: medium size, changing into zesty and citrusy, with a grassy contact and mild smoky notes.
SRV5 is a very characterful whisky that manages to captivate the extra discerning whisky lover as properly. There’s a pleasant sharp edge that reminds us of malts from Clynelish or Springbank at instances. A intelligent composition works properly by itself however in all probability makes a pleasant highball as properly. And it’s actually inexpensive too. Now obtainable from Thompson Bros and a sequence of outlets like The Whisky Alternate and Grasp of Malt.
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