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.
9 years old; 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel; 55.7%; Speyside
We poured paint over a new concrete path, then soaked it up with blotting paper and a burlap sack as custard rained down from the sky. The palate was awash with orange fondant, damson jam, a light anise, cold lager and corn on the cob.
Water introduced pear drops to the nose, along with bergamot and new leather. The palate was now lemon-forward, followed swiftly by Irn Bru and bubble gum, shochu and a gentle spiced orange.