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Scotch Malt Whisky Society 53.250

Scotch Malt Whisky Society 53.250

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SMOKED SALT ORANGE PEEL

From Islay, this 11 year old was matured in a refill hogshead and comes in at 58.4%.

Flavour profile:  Lightly peated.

Outturn:  292 bottles.

Panel's tasting note:  "Introduced by a salty twang the nose discovered rich oils from sardines and mackerel as they sizzled in a pan of melted salted butter until it smoked and blackened in the heat. Burning heather produced a perfumed smog that echoed shades of oily orange skin and the sticky gloss of glacé cherries. The palate evolved this sweeter strategy into honey and currants, perhaps taking in a barbecued glaze before diving head-first into a tin of smoked fruit salad. Ever-present waves of delicate floral perfume weaved around fresh fennel and sticky liquorice that merged into tar covered ropes on a finish that returned to salt and sweet smoke."

750 ml
Region:Scotland > Islay