I applaud the Thompson Brothers for trying out these smaller format bottles so that more people could partake in some of the slightly off-kilter, or low volume casks they acquired. I am less sure they will do so again, as some of these products sat in their web store for far longer than I expected— and, as of July 2025, this Glenburgie is still there. 

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Whisky: Glenburgie 19 Year (2003), Thompson Brothers

Country/Region: Scotland/Speyside

ABV: 52.1%

Cask: Sherry

Age: 19 Years (Distilled 2003)

Notes: Dried plums and ume arrived first, and there was no missing the sherry maturation as it elevated dried fruits and berries before stepping into a candy store worth of caramels and a chocolate box full of chocolate covered nougat, creams, fruit pastes, and nuts. A bit of leathery funk and winey raisins lingered further in with hints of balsamic. Medium-bodied, the flavor profile was much the same, with plenty of syrupy dried fruits, plums, dates, raisins, and some peppery spirit. Occasionally a touch nutty, like candied almonds and peanut brittle, with hints of leathery funky. Savory and sweet, further in the background shiso leaf and sweet balsamic glazes lingered with shoyu and a touch of citrusy ponzu. The finish was medium to long and slightly peppery with dried fruits and a kiss of salt.

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Score: 7 (81)

Mental Image: Life is like a Box of Chocolates

Conclusion: In 2004, the Glenburgie distillery was completely torn down and rebuilt with only the four stills, the old boiler, and the mill retained from the original distillery— two more stills were added a few years later. This artifact, from the tail end of the old Glenburgie distillery, was fairly cask-oriented and a touch funky— it had some lovely savory elements (some might find them a touch sulfurous), which provided fun contrast to the more straightforward plums and dried fruits. Overall, a tasty whisky, but I am glad I only have 200ml of it as sherry maturations are not my favorite pairing for Glenburgie.