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The 16th of June 2025 marked 25 years of Thompson family stewardship at Dornoch Castle – and what a quarter of a century it has been.
From the early days of navigating the highs and lows of hospitality (9-11 mass cancellations, 2008 financial crisis, covid, cost of living crisis, to name but a few!). We’ve grown to establish the Castle Bar as one of the world’s most respected whisky destinations. Along the way, we’ve built an on-site distillery, launched an independent bottling company that now exports globally – all from the small but mighty town of Dornoch.
The next 25 years promise to be just as exciting, with the development of Struie Distillery underway and some bold plans for both Dornoch Castle and Thompson Bros. Whisky.
Thank you for being part of the adventure so far.
Glenrothes Single Malt Scotch Whisky
1996, 29 Years Old
184 bottles / Refill Hogshead
45.1% ABV
Artwork by: Whiskyhobo
Nose: Dried Mandarin Peel, Ricciarelli Biscuit, Marzipan, orange marmalade. When the citrus train departs the platform, there are notes of ripe apricots, fleshy conference pears, kumquats and orange wine gums. A beautifully concentrated nose full of sweet citrus, ripe fruits and elderflower.
Palate: Starfruit, Kiwi and Mandarin. Tannins appear; they are gentle, more like citrus oil. Warm salted butter poured over caramelised almonds
Finish: Dried apple slices, almond paste, lemon zest and gentle tannins. Medium length with some herbs: Tarragon and meadowflower.
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Non-chill filtered and natural colour. This spirit may haze at low temperatures and under dilution.
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