SMWS GASTRONOMIC FUSION 700 ML
$109.96
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.
11 years old; 2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel; 60.5%; Lowland
We were immediately impressed by the creamy, sweet fruitiness of the nose – impressions of banana split and strawberry yogurt slowly sharpened to chocolate limes, plum jam, quince jelly and sherbet. The palate enjoyed good initial sweetness – crystallised honey, marzipan, vanilla cheesecake and candied orange dipped in chocolate, but the finish seemed spicier, with cinnamon apples, clove and coffee granules.
Water brought out more astringent notes of lemon drops and perfumed pear on the nose, then gooseberry, lemon zest, nutmeg and sour Skittles on the palate – but all the while retaining the balancing sweetness of custard creams and brown sugar.
