Scotch Malt Whisky Society 58.33

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SWEET AND JUICY - DRY FINISH

This 11 year old Speysider was matured in a refill hogshead and comes in at 59.6%.

Flavour profile:  Sweet, fruity & mellow.

Outturn:  267 bottles.

Panel's tasting note:  "The nose had a subtle dryness (‘like a shoe-shine stand’ someone said) but it was mainly sweet and fruity – butter shortbread, creamy vanilla, Rice Krispie squares, marshmallow, marzipan and chocolate orange creams. A similar pattern on the taste – juicy orange marmalade, sherbet and brown sugar, with the dryness coming out in the finish – black tea, leather, spiced nuts and oak.

With water the nose became more delicate – caramel, toffee, coconut, orchard fruits and lemon puff biscuits; hints of canvas and varnished wood. The palate became more perfumed – damson crumble, pineapple sprinkled with salt and chili and an interesting ginger and orange combination."

750 ml