This remarkable 1977 single grain is defined by its uniquely prominent thyme note, a character born of both an unusual offtake point during distillation at Girvan and the slow evolution of maize-based spirit over 48 years in a first-fill sherry butt. The nose opens with subtle sherry, gentle herbal freshness and a sherbet brightness, all of which gain definition with a drop of water. On the palate, rich oak, delicate spice and that signature herbal quality broaden into the depth of well-steeped floral tea, creating a whisky that feels truly singular – a liquid time capsule from a distillation era long gone.

A release of just 219 bottles, A Different World represents both rarity and irreproducible character. It is a grain whisky that defies expectations, its green, herbaceous new-make origins transformed across decades into something quietly complex and deeply evocative.