Scotch Malt Whisky Society 73.84

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TUG OF WAR IN A MEADOW

From a refill butt, this15 year old Speysider is 57.4%.

Flavour profile:  Sweet, fruity & mellow.

Outturn:  572 bottles.

Panel's tasting note:  "The nose had us frolicking in flowery Spring meadows; then we were rewarded with apple strudel, strawberry jam donuts and mulled cider. Spice dominated the neat palate – spiced oranges in mulled wine, cinnamon apple pie and intense dark fruits; the finish contained drying white pepper and chili powder. The reduced nose was a tug of war – spiced wood, old bookshops and black bun* pitted against tinned pears, crème Anglaise and apple and elderflower. The palate found its resolution with water – playful nutmeg spice and sherbet, lemon meringue pie, vanilla and Belgian caramel wafer; strangely mouth-watering and drying at the same time. (*a very dark, spicy fruit cake enclosed in pastry, traditionally served in Scotland on New Year’s Eve)."

Drinking tip:  "Perhaps with an apple dessert"

750 ml