Scotch Malt Whisky Society 29.165

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CIGAR-SMOKING, PERFUMED NURSE

From Islay, this 20 year old is at 57.4% and is from a refill barrel

Flavour profile:  Peated

Outturn:  214

Panel's tasting note:  "The nose wafted enticing tendrils of complex smoke, saddle soap, leather, straw, green olives, lemon bonbons, root beer, raspberry jam and a nurse in starched uniform giving out malt extract and vitamin c. The unreduced palate teased us with  perfumed, fruity smoke, beach bonfire ash, sweet pears, walnuts and peppery, aniseed flavours. The reduced nose was wonderfully complex and balanced, with pot-pourri, wood shavings, antiseptic lotion, oil paint, vanilla slices and burnt heather, all woven around delightfully unobtrusive smoke. The palate was now fresh and tangy; pineapple, lemon, strawberry, mint and Edinburgh Rock candy, but also teasingly seductive, like a Sobranie-smoking, perfumed lady."

Drinking tip:  "A dram to celebrate falling in love"

750 ml