Scotch Malt Whisky Society 39.76
$162.44
SOLD OUT! - Not expected to return to KWM!
DELISH!
Refill Hoggy or Ex Bourbon bottled at 56.3% after 28 years. But 12 bottles.
Panel's Tasting Note: "The unreduced nose suggested vanilla, raspberry ripple, candy floss and banana, but it mostly conveyed scents from a lady's dresser - citrus, floral perfumes (violet, lavender, lily of the valley), soft leather and sandalwood. This floral intensity continued with water and we also found caramelised onions and spices (white pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon). The unreduced palate was floral and woody (like chewing on charred heather stems, birch twigs or even hyacinth bulbs). We also detected toffee and caramelised orange. With water it became syrupy sweet, with cedarwood and cloves in the finish - Delish! The distillery was built by Peter Brown in 1825."
Drinking Tip: "A perfect first date dram (or just a sunny day if you can't get a date)."
Scotch Malt Whisky Society 36.49
$134.99
SOLD OUT! - Not expected to return to KWM!
A COUNTRY KITCHEN GARDEN
A 21 year old Speysider matured in Refil American oak Ex-Bourbon cask before being bottled at 52.4%.
Panel's Tasting Note: "The first nose was delicate, floral and elusive, at first revealing an orchard of Braeburn apples, brambles and fresh grass, then becoming spicy (subtle) with fennel, tarragon and vanilla. Richer notes of raisins, orange and dark chocolate appeared with time. The unreduced palate was a contrasting fusion of hot and spicy cooked apple, powdery minerals, savoury thyme and fennel. The reduced nose reminded us of late summer hedgerows; Braeburn apples, pine needles and wild mint, with blueberry bushes. The palate was now both fresh and oily with cooling mint and menthol; also apple skins and oiled wood. The distillery shares its name with a mountain in Moray."
Drinking Tip: ""First taste of the evening."
Scotch Malt Whisky Society 10.72
$100.34
SOLD OUT! - Not expected to return to KWM!
A HAWKER MARKET IN SINGAPORE
The distillery name means 'mouth of the river.'" Aged 12 years in a Refill Butt and bottled at 56.4%.
Panel's Tasting Note: "The nose had buttery egg custard, vanilla, syrup, donuts, light smoke, struck matches and dried flowers, plus pork char siu, duck and hoisin sauce with rice wine. The unreduced palate had creamy vanilla, cooked meats, aromatic smoke, pepper and chilli - someone remembered prawns grilled on pans of salt; another panellist was transported to Singapore's 'hawker market' - a positive experience, apparently. The reduced nose managed to balance fruit (apple, cranberry, orange, melon, lychees) with smoked fish pie and brown sauce. The reduced palate - smoky, salty, woody, with brown sugar, banana, leather and tobacco. The distillery name means 'mouth of the river`."
Drinking Tip: "After eating exotic food."
Scotch Malt Whisky Society 3.175
$116.09
SOLD OUT! - Not expected to return to KWM!
ON THE DUNES - WATCHING A PUFFER
Filled at 56% after maturing in a Refill Butt after 16 years.
Panel's Tasting Note: "We found spicy Bombay mix on the nose – also Trail mix (dried pineapple, coconut and papaya) – sharp exotic fruits wrestling with smoke – like limes squeezed over barbeque meats. The palate's lip-smacking fruitiness (melon, lemon) and mint suggested jugs of Pimm's; but always with heat and smoke – 'lime water on a sauna heater', someone said. The reduced nose, with pineapple and menthol, seemed like sea breezes over the machair on warm spring days (with maybe a puffer on the horizon). The reduced palate balanced sherbet and ice tea against smoke, while retaining its intensity. Loch Indaal laps against the distillery wall.Whisky pictured at right is a sample image."
Drinking Tip: "A feel good dram – when heading off on holiday or celebrating an achievement."
Scotch Malt Whisky Society 127.14
$98.09
SOLD OUT! - Note expected to return to KWM!
RIGHT UP MY STREET
A massive 65.7% from a Refill Barrel bottled after 9 years.
Panel's Tasting Note: "The nose delivered suggestions of Germolene, coal, trainers, Dutch liquorice, mint humbugs, roasted chestnuts, bananas and ham ribs – but mainly freshly tarred roads and new telegraph poles ('right up MY street' someone said). The palate was huge, tongue-roasting and crying out for water – but we identified roasted parsnips, liquorice, sweet cinnamon, cherries and coal-dust. Water freshened the nose – maple cured bacon, Thai coconut satay, banana, peanut, cranberries and cherries. The palate was still challenging and took plenty of water, but the panel remained positive – finding ever-lasting heat, sweet smoked pecans and other lip-smacking flavours. The medium-peated version of distillery 23. Whisky pictured at right is a sample image."
Drinking Tip: ""Could stiffen you up before setting out to do battle – or just a nice winter fireside dram."
Scotch Malt Whisky Society 76.85
$117.44
SOLD OUT! - Not expected to return to KWM!
THE ANTAGONIST
Poire William and black tea tannins." First Fill Sherry Butt matured 15 year at 55.2%,
Panel's Tasting Note: "The intriguing nose had candied fruit pieces, lemon, brown sugar and crushed mint leaves; also figs and dates, sultana cake. Lime and pickles, curry leaves and oxo cubes brought savoury contrasts. The neat palate was hot and sweet – treacle toffee and heather honey; Granny Smith apples brought freshness. With water, the nose became more floral; poppies, elderflower and plum, blackberry jam and maple syrup, banana and walnut oil. Also truffle oil and squash. The reduced palate brought thoughts of the vineyard – grape skins and must, Poire William eau de vie and black tea tannins drying out on the tongue. The distilling water comes from the Conval hills and cooling water from the river Dullan. Whisky pictured at right is a sample image."
Drinking Tip: ""Enjoying with good friends - preferably at a Society venue."
Scotch Malt Whisky Society 24.117
$138.14
SOLD OUT! - Not expected to return to KWM!
MOSTARDA DI FRUTTA DI CREMONA
This is a 20 year old First Fill Sherry Hogshead bottled at 55.4% is from an iconic Highland Distillery.
Panel's Tasting Note: "This malt used to pride itself on sherrywood maturation; now there is a parallel range of 'Fine Oak' bottlings. Fans of the traditional style will not be disappointed by this superb example! Aged PX and ripe figs; toffee sauce and maple cured gammon; pecan nuts and creamy Thai curry... Big and sweet in the mouth with creamy coffee, then dark chocolate truffles and stem ginger. It drinks very well straight, and with water the sweet, fruity flavours merge into 'mostarda di frutta', that wonderful glacé fruit condiment, with traces of Fentiman's Cola. Syrupy sweet to taste, with treacle toffee and chocolate in the aftertaste. Whisky pictured at right is a sample image."
Drinking Tip: ""Reminiscing at a reunion of old friends."
Scotch Malt Whisky Society 7.69
$93.59
SOLD OUT! - Not expected to return to KWM!
ATTRACTIVE AS APPLE PIE
An 8 year old from a Speyside distillery near Elgin matured in a First Fill Barrel before being bottled at 61.6%.
Panel's Tasting Note: "The enticing nose – 'attractive as apple pie' – offered maple syrup, toffee, vanilla, Danish pastries (with cinnamon and almonds) and hints of tobacco and hay. Even with water, it remained beautifully warm and inviting – ice-cream, toffee apples, fudge and jasmine perfume. The palate was hot but smooth – flavours of honey, apple, and butterscotch, spiked up by the zing of Fentimans Victorian lemonade with ginger; some tobacco and leather tannic dryness lengthened the finish. Water seemed to allow the toffee and syrup sweetness to come through, while retaining the chilli, peppercorn heat. The distillery has links to one Saint and many sinners."
Drinking Tip: ""Would suit early evening – but is very versatile."
Scotch Malt Whisky Society 7.70
$139.94
SOLD OUT! - Note expected to return to at KWM!
NAUGHTY NECTAR
A 19 year old Speysider at 51.1% from a Refill Hogshead!
Panel's Tasting Note: "The nose conveyed elegance and maturity – perfumed honey, dried coconut and exotic fruits (lychees, star-fruit, water melon, Keith Floyd's flambéed barbequed bananas). These impressions carried through to the palate, with vanilla giving overall impressions of tutti frutti or Neapolitan ice cream – 'Nectar!', 'Absolutely fabulous!' and 'Decadent and naughty!' were some of our responses. The reduced nose, still sweetly enticing, also had intimations of worn leather, canvas, cigarette packets and celery salt. The reduced palate seemed like a heavenly garden – beehives, flowers, washing on the line and canvas chairs in the sun, with sherbet fountains! From the distillery next-door to Benriach. Whisky pictured at right is a sample image."
Drinking Tip: ""A dram for celebrating, or as a special reward."