Scotch Malt Whisky Society 121.50

$92.24

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XMAS CAKE & AFGHAN COATS

A 9 year old Island whisky matured in a Refill Sherry Butt and bottled at 61.3%. "Scorched coffee, burnt Xmas cake, liquorice and ginger, with glazed ham studded with cloves."

Panel's Tasting Note: "The malts of the island from which this distillery takes its name (opened in 1995) were once ranked second only to those of Speyside, yet only one (closed in 1837) was licensed. This example has a deep, rich hue. The nose is relatively closed to start with, then reveals scorched coffee, burnt Xmas cake, liquorice and ginger, with glazed ham studded with cloves. Unreduced, the taste is sweet, hot and peppery, with burnt dried fruits. Water raises leather notes (the scent of Hippie Afghan coats), struck matches, salted potato skins and more Xmas cake, and now the taste has treacle sponge, with ginger and spice, developing into deep chocolate."

Drinking Tip: "With coffee on a wet Sunday afternoon."

Scotch Malt Whisky Society G5.4

$116.99

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SWEET TREATS

An 18 year old grain whisky matured in New Toasted Oak Hoggies, and bottled at 65.6%! 

Panel's Tasting Note: "The nose held sweet bourbon-like treats – banana toffee, golden syrup, barley sugar, pecan pie, maple syrup on pancakes, rum and raisin, sugar on cornflakes; vague hints of coconut, balsa wood, vanilla and felt-tip pens. The palate was HOT, chewy, tannic – an explosion of wood extracts with pears, lollies, pecan pie, toffee popcorn and treacle tart. The reduced nose found sultanas, cinnamon, apple strudel and bananas – the most telling comment – ‘I could sniff it all night!’ The reduced palate was unusual, succulent and interesting – perfumed, spiced and ‘insanely sweet’ – like rum baba, sprinkled with Devil’s Penis chilli; from Scotland’s northern-most grain distillery."

Drinking Tip: "With dessert of watching a DVD of the Dixie Chicks in concert."

Scotch Malt Whisky Society 39.83

$188.09

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YUMMY & MOUTH-WATERING

This 28 year older Speysider from Elgin has been bottled at 53.9% after maturing in a refill ex-Bourbon hogshead. 

Panel's Tasting Note: "The inviting nose was intensely floral (chrysanthemums, dahlias, elderflower, pot-pourri) but an array of other aromas (mocha, almond cakes, Crunchie bars, painted wood, blueberry bubblegum) suggested a coffee shop and book shop combination. The palate was rich and warm, giving thick heather honey, sweet coconut, Sunday roast, flower salad and varnished wood – we were bowled over. The reduced nose continued beautifully perfumed with the coconut of gorse flowers and sweet and sour Peking duck. The reduced palate became yummy and mouth-watering, with vanilla, meadowsweet and perfumed elderflower champagne. The distillery, dating from 1824, sits on the eastern edge of Elgin."

Drinking Tip: "To share with best friends."

Highland Park Thor

$236.24

The first in Highland Park's Valhalla Collection which is expected to include 4 whiskies, each named for a Norse God. Thor is the God of Thunder and alleged architect of the Cliffs of Yesnaby on the west coast of Orkney Mainland. This 16 year old expression has been bottled at its natural strength 52.1%.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society 26.86

$144.89

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MASSAGE IN A BOTTLE

This 21 year old from Brora in the Northern Highlands is 50.5% after maturing in Ex-Bourbon.

Panel's Tasting Note: "Initial essences of beeswax and guitar polish led the panel down an extremely aromatic path.  Potpourri, scented candles and orange oil tickled our olfactory senses, fresh laundry (maybe towels) caused us to sink into our seats.  Lavender and orange blossom emerged on the palate, coating the mouth with a waxy chocolaty finish.  Water heightened our spiritual experience as the room filled with incense, hand cream, jasmine, pear drops and ripe peaches.  The flavour expanded to encapsulate vanilla, white chocolate and waves of oranges and watermelons.  We emerged from this dram relaxed and sweetly sedate."

Drinking Tip: "A dram to unwind with."

Abhainn Dearg First Edition

$339.99

Scotch Malt Whisky Society 66.35

$97.19

SAVOURY SMOKE & SPICY SWEETNESS: A peated Highlander matured 9 years in a Refill Sherry Butt, and bottled at 58.2%. "Massive – intense smoke and flavours of tar, treacle, cough medicine and honey-glazed ham w/ considerable sweetness."

Scotch Malt Whisky Society 3.189

$114.74

ECHOES OF BONFIRES & FUNFAIRS: 14 year old Ileach bottled at 58.4% after maturing in a Refill Sherry Butt. "Ffierce but pleasant – ash, smoke, burnt toffee, toffee apples, echoes of bonfire nights; dry clove and mustard heat to finish."

Scotch Malt Whisky Society 106.18

$178.19

BOTTLED ESSENCE OF SUMMER: This Speysider from the home of Johnnie Walker is 27 years old after maturing in a refill ex-Bourbon hogshead. "Chewy, fragrant wood, flowers and tropical fruits mingled with sweet toffee flavours."