Scotch Malt Whisky Society 33.137
$234.99
CAMPFIRE MARSHMALLOWS ON SINGED STICKS
A rare 1998 vintage single cask of Ardbeg bottled at 59.9% after maturing 10 years in a First Fill ex-Bourbon Barrel.
Tomatin 30 Year
$377.99
Tamdhu 10 Year
$74.99
If you are looking for an inexpensive single malt with lots of sherry cask influence this one is hard to beat. 10 years of age - this Tamdhu is aged solely in ex-sherry casks. 43%.
Distiller’s Tasting Note
AN AROMA OF VANILLA: On the nose, enjoy a softness of vanilla and sugared almonds, balanced by fresh oak and cinnamon.
A WARMTH OF TOFFEE: The palate bursts with fruit and spice - gently revealing toffee and the richness of sherry oak.
A HINT OF FRESH FRUIT: The taste finishes with a touch of fresh fruit, becoming pleasantly drying - slowly unveiling the wisp of peat smoke.”
Scotch Malt Whisky Society 35.133
$204.99
MEDITERRANEAN MAHARAJAH GOES AMERICAN
From a 1st fill toasted oak hogshead this 20 year old is 55.8%
Flavour profile: Spicy & sweet
Outturn: 223 bottles
Panel's tasting note: "The panel were astonished by the plethora in the glass, at first, mint humbugs and cardamom seed on sour dough bread. A powerful spicy rye influence emerged with cassia syrup and blackcurrant which was more evident on the palate: cinnamon spiced cookie dough and sweet toffee. The neat texture was oily black tea brewed on an open fire and scented with star anise. Smoky tomato tapenade jostled with digestives dipped in expensive dark chocolate, peanut brittle toffee and salted caramel. Earthy tobacco, tanned leather and meaty scallops in a rib sauce gave a flamboyant finish. Something’s gone awry!"
Drinking tip: "When you're looking for a surprise"
Scotch Malt Whisky Society 29.164
$181.99
A BALLERINA AT THE BARBECUE
This 17 year old from Islay is 49.2% and is from a refill hogshead
Flavour profile: Lightly peated
Outturn: 261 bottles
Panel's tasting note: "Our ballerina sits on damp decking tending to her weary toes with TCP antiseptic and lint bandage from an antiquated first aid box. A Bloody Mary revives her flagging spirit as she lights a fire pit to start cooking white fish wrapped in bacon and spritzed with lime juice. She snacks on popcorn with sea salt and cracked black pepper and cucumber sandwiches from warm Tupperware. A sprinkle of rain can’t dampen the ash, hints of oil pastel and linseed develop. The shellfish is drizzled with coriander and olive oil and grilled with halloumi and green peppers. Dainty and delicious!"
Drinking tip: "The perfect accompaniment to a seafood barbecue"
Scotch Malt Whisky Society 28.28
$127.99
LAY YOUR HEAD ON MY PILLOW
At 60% this 10 year old Southern Highlander came from a refill barrel
Flavour profile: Sweet, fruity & mellow
Outturn: 223 bottles
Panel's tasting note: "A crisp, clean, fresh and white array of aromas greeted the Panel first; freshly sawn pine, white pepper, white fleshed peaches and laying one’s head on a brand new pillow. Deeper notes appeared with time; lemon curd, malt loaves and warm wood embers. The taste had a good chili, gingery heat with the syrupy viscosity of Chinese sweet and sour sauce, and the finish was that of tangy sharp oranges. Diluted, the oranges became zingy buttercream in a chocolate orange cake and the taste was now soft and buttery, like a carrot cake topped with a cinnamon frosting."
Drinking tip: "For your first guests at a party"
Scotch Malt Whisky Society 44.69
$134.99
TANTALIZING TANNINS
This 11 year old Speysider came from a refill barrel and is 57.3%
Flavour profile: Juicy, oak & vanilla
Outturn: 235 bottles
Panel's tasting note: "We uncovered brand new chamois leather, opened a jar of set honey and released the tempting aromas from opening a tin of Shanghai rose tea leaves or lifting the lid off an assorted chocolate praline box. On the taste it turned into a well brewed Rooibos Chai tea with spicy cinnamon, cardamom husk, ginger and lemongrass with a good balance of soft tannins as one often finds in a ‘Super Tuscan’. Diluted, fresh lemon juice and orange barley water was released alongside antique leather bound books. On the palate, now like a Caribbean fruit punch, juicy and very tasty."
Drinking tip: "Whilst engrossed in a novel"
Scotch Malt Whisky Society 50.72
$220.49
SUMMER'S NIGHT IN LOVERS' LANE
From a refill barrel this 25 year old is 50.2%
Flavour profile: Deep, rich & dried fruits
Outturn: 94 bottles
Panel's tasting note: "Panellists were like children chasing butterflies of scent – intense orange blossom, old leather satchels, dried heather, cedar wood, plum brandy, raspberry lemonade, raisins, old bourbon, teriyaki steak and golden syrup – there was no stopping their enthusiasm. The palate was equally multi-dimensional – Danish pastries and butter croissants, juicy grass and pipe tobacco, plus ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg spice. The reduced nose was just as inspiring – apple pie with flaky pastry, mango jelly cubes and hot summer nights in Lovers’ Lane after rain (telegraph poles and honeysuckle). The reduced palate was unctuous, with coconut, pineapple, chocolate-coated dark cherries and marshmallows."
Drinking tip: "Too good to share - unless it's in Lover's Lane or the back seat at the cinema"
Scotch Malt Whisky Society 3.255
$206.99
GENIE IN A BOTTLE
This 21 year old from Islay spent its life in a refill sherry butt and is 56.6%
Flavour profile: Peated
Outturn: 510 bottles
Panel's tasting note: "This was like a genie in a glass, from clean perfumed smoke and a well-used wooden pipe rack to sun scorched hay and heather, moving on to stem and crystallized ginger and finishing with seared scallops. We finally let the genie out and had a sip – it was a puff of glittering, well rounded, perfumed smoke. Sweet and floral at first, but then salted caramel arrived and in the finish, a pleasant dryness. With water, crunchy ginger and coffee iced biscuits as well as almond slices and the taste of lavender honey on burnt toast making this a very relaxed laid back experience."
Drinking tip: "Close your eyes and make a wish"