SMWS WHISKY BABA 700 ML
$133.00
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.
12 years old; 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel; 61.4%; Speyside
Initial nosing suggested to us coconut shavings and new world IPAs with plenty of exotic fruity hops. Beyond that we also noted crushed nettles and grass, citrus peels and new leather shoes. This was fragrant and playful overall, we felt. With water we found fresh, crisp cereals, white mushrooms, young calvados distillate, chopped chives and burlap. There was lots going on ...
In the mouth we found a surprising medical aspect up front with ointments, wintergreen and cough mixtures, making it rather herbal, with nice notes of aniseed and mint tea. Water brought a light waxiness to the texture, along with more drying herbal qualities, impressions of breath mints and herbal toothpaste. We found a lovely, lingering cooling sensation in the aftertaste.
