Scotch Malt Whisky Society 46.21

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A BALLERINA IN STILETTOS: An 11 year Speysider at 60.9% from a Refill Sherry Butt. "The palate now suggested duck with orange sauce, syrup of figs and leather thongs -- and seemed to dance around the tongue like a ballerina in stilettos."

Panel's Tasting Note: "The nose was immediately promising – offering buttered popcorn, puff candy, caramel, burnt orange peel, toasted almonds, potpourri, molasses and Christmas essential oils. The palate had good viscosity and an expanding universe of flavours – orange and lemon zest, moist gingerbread, wood-sap, candied angelica,pepper and Lea and Perrins – chewy and tasty, with spicy tingles. The reduced nose found malt, maple syrup on bacon, porridge and a wood-panelled room. The palate now suggested duck with orange sauce, syrup of figs and leather thongs – and seemed to dance around the tongue like a ballerina in stilettos. Named after a tributary of the Spey."

Drinking Tip: "A nice wee dram to provide warmth and contentment in the winter months."

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