North Star Spirits Bothy by Ralfy 11 Year Old Cask Series 027 Blended Malt Scotch

Created in collaboration between North Star Spirits and whisky reviewer Ralfy Mitchell, Bothy by Ralfy is an 11 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky released to celebrate North Star’s 10th anniversary. Ralfy assembled the whisky live in his Whisky Bothy from five malt components: 29% Teaninich, 28% Secret Campbeltown, 19% Auchroisk, 14% Caol Ila and 10% Secret Speyside. Bottled in February 2026 at 54.1% ABV, natural colour and without chill filtration, the release was limited to 1,320 bottles, with proceeds supporting Macmillan Cancer Support. 

Food Pairing: Smoked brisket, mature cheddar, roast pork, charcuterie, dark chocolate, ginger cake or salted caramel desserts.

Tasting Notes: Rich and layered, bringing together sherry-driven fruit and sweetness, coastal peat smoke, warming ginger, oak, herbs and savoury character.

Nose: Raisin-rich oak, soft vanilla, syrupy ginger and plum with gentle sherry sweetness and a subtle mustard-like savoury note.

Palate: Caol Ila peat smoke leads into ginger, oak, soft liquorice and herbal notes, with water revealing salt, tar, mint and green sage.

Finish: Long and warming with chimney smoke, peppery oak, salty ash, herbs and lingering sherry sweetness. 

Serve: Enjoy neat initially, then gradually add a few drops of water. At 54.1% ABV, dilution brings forward additional sweetness, salinity, mint and herbal complexity.