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SMWS 18.60 SUPPING SHERRY FROM POLISHED

SMWS 18.60 SUPPING SHERRY FROM POLISHED

$235.99

This whisky was featured on Day 17 of our 2024 KWM Not An Advent Calendar Tastings! You can read more about the whisky here.

SUPPING SHERRY FROM POLISHED WOODEN CUPS - SMWS CANADA EXCLUSIVE!

This 15 year old Speysider spent 11 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead before being transferred to a 1st fill oloroso hogshead, and was bottled at 55.5%.

Flavour profile:  Deep, rich & dried fruits

Distilled on:  19 February 2008

Outturn:  138 bottles

 

750 ml

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Region:Scotland > Highland
Vintage:2010
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SMWS Tasting Panel's tasting note:  "Someone must have lit a scented candle; the fragrance was warm, homey and comforting, of chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Other aromas were of pecan pie, frangipane and oranges in caramel brandy syrup. On the palate, we found dark chocolate-covered brazil nuts, chocolate spread on burnt toast, pork crackling and mushrooms sautéed in herb butter.

After reduction, we discovered black olive tapenade, sherry balsamic vinegar and a glass of rich, sweet vermouth. To taste, one Panelist imagined supping oloroso sherry from a castanet while others had a marinated and grilled octopus salad. Following 11 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead, we transferred this whisky into a 1st fill Spanish oak oloroso hogshead."

Evan’s Tasting Note

Nose: Earthy, woody, and full of sherry. Notes of heavily steeped orange pekoe tea, wine gums mixed with black licorice, nutmeg, cloves, new leather shoes, and root beer.

Palate: Savoury with sweet notes along for the ride. Mulled cider, honey, roasted chestnuts, cherry compote, prunes, salty Dutch licorice, and molasses.

Finish: Savoury and nutty with a touch of dried fruit, seasoning salt and dry sherry.

Comment: A savoury and lightly spiced dram full of sherry notes with an untamed edge. I don’t know if this gets me closer to pinning down Inchgower’s style, but it is a fun dram that takes you on a tour full of flavour.

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