Scotch Malt Whisky Society 77.42

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PORTUGUESE CUSTARD TARTS

From the Northern Highlands, this 14-year-old whisky, at 58.4%, spent 13 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead and was then transferred directly into a Sauternes cask for the remainder of its maturation.

Flavour profile:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

Outturn:  270 bottles

Panel's tasting note:  "A slight artificial sweet and minty aroma greeted the Panel on the nose neat, like a juicy fruit chewing gum, mint toffees or kid’s orange flavoured toothpaste. With time turning deeper and richer and we got the satisfying scent of sweet porridge with orange, maple and pecan. The taste was both sweet creamy apple and oat puree, and eggnog with cinnamon, nutmeg and rum. Water added doughnuts, poached pears and marshmallows and the pleasant texture of yummy Portuguese custard tarts. After 13 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead, we transferred this whisky directly into a Sauternes cask for the remainder of its maturation."

Drinking tip:  "With a cup of coffee during coffee break"

750 ml