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Thompson Bros. Mystery Malt Series 1 Review

The intriguing Mystery Malt series has finally landed, and I find myself lucky to have a quiet moment to reflect on this release and its overarching idea. When Simon first introduced the idea to me, I was immediately drawn in by its diverse charm. It works on so many levels, and creates an opportunity for various distilleries and indies that struggle to find a market for their stock. Their official releases are often viewed as a separate entity, with some being arguably overpriced and languishing in a whisky market that is currently facing a downturn in demand and heightened price sensitivity. The era of reckless spending has passed, leaving us with bottles, series, and concepts that lack a clear destination.  Does the world really need yet another release from Ardnamurchan, Lochlea, or NcNean? Or perhaps an independent offering from Orkney or heavily peated selections from the pricey isle of Islay? Perhaps that answer is a resounding ‘yes’ to the blinkered fanboy contingent, but f...

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