Scotch Malt Whisky Society 44.78

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PEEK-A-BOO

At 57.6%, this 14 year old Speysider spent 14 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead and was then transferred to a virgin oak hogshead for the remainder of its maturation.

Flavour profile:  Spicy & dry.

Outturn:  276 bottles.

Panel's tasting note:  "The nose suggested light fruit notes of apple, pear and sultana loaf with a nutty flip side of linseed oil and peanuts before arriving in a sweet demonstration of custard powder and icing sugar. However, concealed behind this alluring facade was an explosive palate of fireworks, liquorice, burnt raisins and burnt custard tart. Big, chewy and viscous with coffee cake, maple syrup, parsnips and soot sweetly finishing with old leather and tobacco. After spending 13 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead it was transferred to a virgin oak hogshead for the remainder of its maturation."

Drinking tip:  "For those contemplative moods"

750 ml