Scotch Malt Whisky Society 23.73

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THE VITAL SPARK'S ENGINE ROOM

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This 11 year old from Islay is from a refill barrel at 61.5%

Flavour profile:  Oily & coastal

Outturn:  249 bottles

Panel's tasting note:  "Mineralic and nose-drying (a dry beach), then scents of mouthwash, bandages, antiseptic cream which increase in strength until they become a full-blown First Aid kit, while at the same time becoming sweeter, like salt-water taffy. The taste, straight, is very dry after a sweet and salty start, with a spicy finish. Water introduces a grubby, old-fashioned engine room (maritime, with exhaust fumes). ‘Hard salt Swedish liquorice’ was also noted. The taste is now lightly sweet and salty, with a whiff of holy smoke. From the distillery which brought us ‘Yellow Submarine’."

Drinking tip:  "After an industrial accident."

750 ml