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 & refill bourbon and Spanish & American oak barrels and hogsheads; 50%
This small-batch blended malt was created by bringing together the worlds of bourbon and oloroso cask maturation, along with spirit from the islands of Orkney and Islay. There are Spanish and American oak influences in here that complement the savoury smoke, leaving a post-barbecue glow. A gustatory dram, sure to delight peat heads and foodies alike.
This had a bountiful aroma at first, one chock full of smoke-laced flowers, liquorice, smouldering heather, sweeter sherry impressions and singed orange peel. We also found deeper tones of barbecue smoke, coconut shavings, sunscreen and silky trails of distant peat smoke. Water brought wet moss, sandalwood, shoreline freshness, wet seaweed and wood-smoked ham.
The palate neat balanced sweetness and salinity very evenly, with rich umami broths, charred shellfish, dark chocolate-coated stem ginger, salted caramel and smoked butter. With reduction came seawater, soy sauce, peat embers, cloves, and fragrant wood smoke from a beach bonfire.
