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; 59.2%; Speyside
We were presented with a stunning arrangement of coconut and almond white chocolate truffles combined with a bouquet of flowers. On the palate it was smooth and silky at first, like a vanilla yoghurt with fresh fruits, nuts and a sprinkle of mint, followed by a big hit of aniseed spice, before moving nicely into fragrant rosewater territory.
Water added malted milk biscuits and fudge on the nose while the taste was that of salted caramel and sugar-coated cashew nuts. In the long finish we had an interesting combination of cinnamon swirls and Battenberg cake next to a lemon, lime and chilli sorbet.
