Tweeddale Grain of Truth Scotch Grain Whisky

let’s begin

Hailing from the new Isle of Raasay distillery, this is a really interesting grain Whisky with some innovation behind it.

The Brand

R&B Distillers are a relatively new brand, with big dreams. They were founded by Alasdair Day, who has a family history of distilling. Their new Tweeddale Grain of Truth is a remarkable malt.

Day began R&B in 2014, alongside Bill Dobbie and the initials R&B stand for Raasay, the Hebridean island where the brand opened its distillery in 2017, and Borders which refers to the Scottish Borders region where Alasdair Day has whisky blending heritage.

A New Grain Whisky

Tweeddale is just one of the brands from that has come from R&B Distillers and is their Grain Whisky. The Tweeddale Grain of Truth is a stand out bottling.

It’s a brilliant expression, with lots of flavour, and has been made from 50% wheat and 50% barley.

Tasting notes for the Tweeddale Grain of Truth Scotch Grain Whisky

Bottle cost: £45.95

The nose opens with vanilla, honey and pecans. it is rich and
elegant.

A slightly herbal note of thyme and fennel comes in, adding a
bit more depth to the overall taste.

The palate is spicy and fresh, with a crisp fruity flavour and lots of ginger to add warmth. Caramel and honey also abound. The oak of the barrels can be tasted in the vanilla notes, with a hint of cinnamon. More orchard fruit and a dash of cream appears.

The finish is really strong, with more warmth and oak wood.

The Tweeddale Grain of Truth Grain Whisky is a very exciting release, and it is good to see more being done with grain Whisky. if you’ve never had a grain Whisky before, we can’t recommend this one enough.

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Greg

My name is Greg, and I’m a brand strategy consultant, writer, speaker, host and judge specialising in premium spirits. My mission is to experience, share and inspire with everything great about whisky, whiskey, gin, beer and fine dining through my writing, my brand building and my whisky tastings.