Living Souls

North British 17 Years Old

ABV: 48% 70 cL

This single grain was distilled at the North British Distillery in Edinburgh. It was matured for 17 years in red wine hogsheads, creating warm fruity notes that evoke a countryside sunset, where late summer fruit hangs on the trees. 

Bottled by Living Souls, without chill-filtration or artificial colouring. 

Nose

Opens with caramel biscuits, stewed fruit and crumbly tablet.

Palate

Sticky toffee pudding, fried fruits and lotus Biscoff, with a touch of cinnamon spice.

Finish

Lingers with gentle, orchard-fruit sweetness that slowly fades into the evening air.

£44.50

Tax included.

PRODUCT INFO

Region Lowland
Distillery North British
Cask type Red wine hogsheads
Bottling company Living Souls
Whisky type Single grain

North British single grain whisky offers a lighter, smoother alternative to single malts, showcasing the elegant side of grain distillation. Made primarily from maize (corn) and distilled in continuous column stills, it produces a clean, sweet spirit that develops rich complexity with age. Matured in ex-bourbon or refill casks, North British single grain whiskies often display notes of vanilla, toffee, honey, coconut, and gentle spice, with a silky texture and subtle oak influence. While most of its output goes into blended Scotch, independent bottlers occasionally release aged single grain expressions — some over 30 or 40 years old — prized for their smoothness, delicate sweetness, and exceptional value compared to similarly aged single malts.