SMWS 18.60 SUPPING SHERRY FROM POLISHED WOODEN CUPS 700 ML

Note: Scotch Malt Whisky Society bottlings are exclusive to members of SMWS. For more information on the Society and how to sign up, go to smws.ca

ALSO NOTE: THERE IS A LIMIT OF ONE BOTTLE TOTAL FOR PURCHASE ON THE NIGHT OF THE OUTTURN.
A SECOND BOTTLE PURCHASE WILL BE ALLOWED THE FOLLOWING MONDAY TO ALLOW ALL SMWS MEMBERS TO HAVE A CHANCE AT THEIR FIRST CHOICE BOTTLE.

15 years old; 1^st fill oloroso hogshead; 55.5%; Speyside

Someone must have lit a scented candle; the fragrance was warm, homey and comforting, of chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Other aromas were of pecan pie, frangipane and oranges in caramel brandy syrup. On the palate, we found dark chocolate-covered brazil nuts, chocolate spread on burnt toast, pork crackling and mushrooms sautéed in herb butter.

After reduction, we discovered black olive tapenade, sherry balsamic vinegar and a glass of rich, sweet vermouth. To taste, one Panellist imagined supping oloroso sherry from a castanet while others had a marinated and grilled octopus salad. Following 11 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead, we transferred this whisky into a 1^st fill Spanish oak oloroso hogshead. Bottled exclusively for SMWS Canada in celebration of Canada Day 2024.