Scotch Malt Whisky Society 73.71

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A SCENE FROM MADEIRA

From a refill butt, this 14 year old Speysider comes in at 55.5%

Flavour profile:  Spicy & sweet

Outturn:  522 bottles

Panel's tasting note:  "The nose suggested sweet treats spread out on a wooden  table – vanilla and walnut fudge, coconut macaroons, currants and custard creams. The palate started out with mouth-flooding sweetness (apple strudel, raisins, dates and prunes) but then a spicy ginger, chili heat kicked in – and seemed to out-last the sweetness. The reduced nose conjured up a scene from Madeira – painted boats on a pebble beach, old deck-chairs, honey cake and lemonade, with a flower market not far away. The palate now showed its lighter side, with cinnamon swirls and maple and pecan Danish pastries – but still enough to sustain our interest."

Drinking tip:  "Ideally, with high tea at Reid's Hotel in Funchal"

750 ml