Little Brown Dog x Living Souls Collab, 46 YO, 41.2 %
This blended Scotch is a collaboration between independent bottlers Little Brown Dog (LBD) and Living Souls (LS). The blend is composed of vintage 1978 Cambus, 1979 Carsebridge and 1978 Glen Garioch. LS provided the first two, and LBD the third component. Check out the product page for more details.
The Little Brown Dog x Living Souls Collab will be available in Norway early November 2026 at around NOK 2995.
Nose: Apples, pears and fruits of a more tropical persuasion. Creamy vanilla, honey and a whiff of oaky spices. With time, cigar box and hints of well-worn leather add a more mature dimension. Then comes another wave of fruitiness, with overripe pineapple, grapefruit, dried orange peel and dried apricots. A touch of mint brings a lovely freshness to the whole experience.
Taste: Full bodied. Very rich and wonderfully complex. Wave upon wave of fruitiness, ranging from light and fresh orchard fruits to deeper, more concentrated dried fruits. Soft spices, old-school sweets and the barest whisper of oakiness weave their way through it all. Beautifully structured, with layer upon layer of flavours unfolding in a seemingly effortless fashion.
Finish: Very long. The rich fruitiness continues, accompanied by mild spices and gentle hints of oakiness. Towards the end, eucalyptus, menthol and cool mint bring a refreshing twist, while toasted oak provides a warm, slightly dry counterpoint. A wonderfully complex and lingering conclusion.
Comment: Elegant complexity.
Score 91/100
Sláinte!
-Thomas
