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Scotch Malt Whisky Society 10.117 100ml

Scotch Malt Whisky Society 10.117 100ml

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This 100mL SMWS bottle originally appeared in our sold-out 2017 Kensington Wine Market Whisky Advent Calendar You must be a member of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society to purchase this bottle.

10.117 - SMOKY, SALTY, SWEET PORRIDGE

This 9-year-old from Islay comes in at 61.2% after maturing in a refill barrel

Flavour profile:  Peated

Outturn:  150 bottles

Panel's tasting note:  "Plenty of peat smoke, chimney soot and tar right at the beginning, but it did not stop there as we discovered an underlying sweetness which needed to be unearthed. In time we discovered aromas of brown sugar glazed parsnips, honey roasted chocolate peanuts and black currant wine gums. The taste was like a sweet golden syrup, but at the same time, smoky salty austere, steaming hot creamy porridge – most unusual. Water calmed tempers somewhat, on the nose now sweet potatoes and honey glazed carrots whilst on the palate grilled hot dogs with mango chutney and red onion relish."

Drinking tip:  "Experience the difference between neat and diluted"

Andrew’s Tasting Note

Nose: peanut brittle and chicken satay on egg noodle; glazed pork, grilled bbq unagi, dried orange and mango salsa; sugary and floral with willow branches.

Palate: more bbq unagi, chicken satay and glazed pork belly; fatty, oily and smoky; fresh orange and lime citrus; a shade of dark chocolate and sooty-oil-soaked mechanics rags; becomes tarry and more medicinal with each passing sip, but also more tropical and fruity.

Finish: warming, smoky and fruity; the engine-oils coat the mouth with flashes of citrus and more tropical fruits; long, very long.

Comment: this is going to be a very popular malt… Society members will be clambering for a bottle; thankfully we have the whole cask!

Evan’s Tasting Note 

Nose: Oily smoke, earthy peat. Salt, brine, and iodine. Light citrus, bell pepper, laundry fresh out of the dryer, lavender and the slight hint of parma violet. Butter on toast. Chocolate fudge, fennel, sunflower seeds, malted barley, and a squeeze of lemon.

Palate: Salt, black pepper and smoke. Spicy up front before it settles in and switches to creamy. Starchy plantains dipped in chocolate, fresh roasted peanuts, oatmeal with blackberries and cinnamon, lemon pepper seasoning, vanilla yogurt plus a dash of honey.

Finish: Warming. Smoky and creamy with a dash of salt and a light touch of sweetness all the way down.

Comment: Your kids may have gotten up far too early on Christmas morning but feel free to forgo the coffee – this is a delicious way to wake up. Let the kids open their gifts. For you perhaps the presence of this is present enough.

100mL

100 ml
Region:Scotland > Islay