Scotch Malt Whisky Society 5.53

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EXOTIC FRUITS AND EASTERN SPICE

This 16 year old Lowlander spent 14 years in ex-bourbon wood before being transferred to a second-fill Sauternes hogshead for the remainder of its maturation and it comes in at 60.1%

Flavour profile:  Sweet, fruity & mellow

Outturn:  240 bottles

Panel's tasting note:  "The nose had perfumed tropical fruits (peach, raisins, lemon bonbons, pineapple, passion-fruit) and polished wood. The palate combined those fruits (orange, papaya, banana) with toffee donut sweetness and some wood tannins; the finish found curry, wasabi and chili. The reduced nose detected cinnamon buns, Peshwari naan, cigarette packets and a Spanish bodega wine note. In reduction, the palate was now full of pleasant intrigue, any previous tensions were completely reconciled – exotic fruits and Eastern spice, sherbet straws and chocolate raisins – all wonderfully integrated – an eminently enjoyable dram. After fourteen years in ex-bourbon wood, we transferred this to a second-fill Sauternes hogshead."

Drinking tip:  "While planning adventures"

750 ml