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Scotch Malt Whisky Society 35.157

Scotch Malt Whisky Society 35.157

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REWARD FOR A BRASS BAND

This 14 year old Speysider is 58.2% after maturing in a 1st fill barrel

Flavour profile:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

Outturn:  228 bottles

Panel's tasting note:  "The initial nose was clean, fresh and alluring, offering chocolate, nougat and honeycomb toffee; gradually balanced by dried grass and flowers – we could imagine honeyed apricot flan and corn dollies laid out on a polished boardroom table – classy. The palate had two complementary levels – a lively bugle blast of juicy, succulent sweetness (fudge, cinnamon biscuits, currants, orange zest) underpinned by a very dry, deep tuba-like reverberation of toasted oak. The reduced nose became slightly more perfumed – fresh marigolds and nasturtiums instead of dried. The palate discovered a compromise note of putty, oiled cricket bats and waxed wood. A rewarding dram."

Drinking tip:  "Might be too mouth-watering for playing brass instruments - but could make listening to them more bearable"

750 ml
Region:Scotland > Speyside