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
16 years old; 1st fill ex-bodega oloroso butt; 56.3%; Highland
We felt the need to set the scene, following a hot summer’s day in Jerez, the sun about to set but the heat would not let up. We entered a sherry bodega, and a light, cooling breeze carried the scent of earth, wood, mushrooms and maturing sherry. On the palate, sautéed broccoli rabe with garlic, olive oil and chilli flakes gave it a punch of umami.
Following reduction, we moved into a wine cellar with our lit pewter chamber candlesticks to enjoy grilled marmalade sandwiches and pastrami on rye bread. At 13 years of age, we combined two casks from the same distillery into this cask for further maturation and marrying.
