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Scotch Malt Whisky Society 3.306

Scotch Malt Whisky Society 3.306

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SUMMER ON ISLAY

This 18 year old from Islay was transferred to a 2nd fill toasted hogshead after 17 years in ex-bourbon wood and comes in at 59%

Flavour profile:  Peated

Outturn:  222 bottles

Panel's tasting note:  "A well-rounded nose of incense smoke and heather moor-burn softened by vanilla, tutti-frutti and orange fondant creams – with almost imperceptible hints of spearmint, leather and tobacco. The palate begins with a whack of intense muscovado and Danish pastry sweetness, before finding earthy notes of staves, roast parsnips, burnt heather and a lick of salt. The reduced nose gets sea water and ash (tide-flooded beach bonfire), honeycomb candy, heather honey and ice-cream – quite an experience! The palate becomes tasty and rewarding – Mon Cheri chocolates, lebkuchen, mango coulis and euthymol toothpaste.  Transferred to a toasted hogshead after 17 years in ex-bourbon wood."

750 ml
Region:Scotland > Islay