Scotch Malt Whisky Society 29.178

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BEE-SMOKER ON A PEBBLE BEACH

This 20 year old from Islay is from a refill barrel and is 55%

Flavour profile:  Peated

Outturn:  150 bottles

Panel's tasting note:  We detected something of the sea on the nose – fresh  oysters, a pebble beach, boat-decks and rush matting in a fisherman’s cottage. Beyond that we got gooseberry and lemon, salted caramel and bubble-gum bonbons – maybe also some bacon crisps. The palate was deliciously smoky, salty and floral – violets, lavender and sherbet straws, with dry earthy spices and an almost coal-dust minerality. The reduced nose evoked swimming pools in exotic parks or gardens, scented candles, dried seaweed and burnt paper in a bee-smoker. The palate had become a sweet, smoky, floral delight, with burnt flower bouquets and honey on charred staves."

Drinking tip:  "With oysters or when celebrating"

750 ml