Scotch Malt Whisky Society of Canada November Outturn “Fireside Joys” – Scotch Whisky News
We’re ramping things up as we edge closer to the holiday season so we have EIGHT new releases to tempt your tastebuds this month.
With one from the distillery that started it all (distillery “No. 1”) to three peaty pleasures for sitting around the fire, you’re bound to find your perfect dram in our November Outturn!
Enjoy the brief bottle notes below and visit http://www.smws.ca/ for the full tasting notes.
CASK No. 5.42 BATHED IN A BAKER’S SHOP
13 years old; refill hogshead; 59.5%; Juicy, oak & vanilla
Bubble baths and freshly laundered towels. Lively spritz of green grape, lemonade lollies and soothing vanilla Jell-O pudding. Elderflower soap and brioche on waxed paper. Newly laundered crochet blanket and iced christening cake decorated with white lilies and lychee.
CASK No. 1.185 RUSSIAN, JAMAICAN, TURKISH, THAI
30 years old; refill hogshead; 54.5%; Old & dignified
The nose’s sweet fabric (butterscotch, manuka, Turkish Delight, peanut brittle) contains threads of tobacco leaf, sandalwood, After Eights and leather. The palate includes Russian caramels, Jamaican gingerbread, treacle toffee and polished oak; water creates a lemon and blackcurrant tingling élan vital.
CASK No. 48.58 MEDIEVAL JOUSTING DRAM
11 years old; 1st fill barrel; 63%; Spicy & sweet
The many-faceted nose offers waxy flowers, tree bark, apples, raspberries and sweeter seductions (millionaires’ shortbread, coconut macaroons, cherry gateau). On the palate, Sir Sweet (honeycomb, iced caramels, chocolate, jammy custard) jousts a friendly tournament with Sir Heat (chili, pepper, ginger).
CASK No. 26.92 HARD-GLAZED PRETZEL STICKS
28 years old; refill butt; 58.2%; Spicy & sweet
Lemon aromas dominate the neat nose before a yeastiness of rye sourdough appears. The taste is of sweet wood smoke and pork scratchings and crystallized oranges. With water fresh like a sea breeze and the taste a mixture between bacon breakfast cake and Salzstangen.
CASK No. 42.15 OSCILLATIONS OF LIGHT AND SHADE
19 years old; refill hogshead; 58.6%; Deep, rich & dried fruits
The nose has pineapple, mango, golden syrup and washing in the sun; darker notes include dates, coffee dregs, marmalade and Christmas cake. The palate is wonderfully tasty – caramelized pineapple, dark cherries in syrup, toffee, exotic fruits and some ginger, chili heat.
CASK No. 3.237 CANDLE TAKINGS ITS LAST BREATH
17 years old; refill butt; 57.2%; Oily & coastal
A fairly robust nose; oily smoked mackerels, sherry soaked sultanas, sticky barbecue ribs and salty pork scratchings. Big on the palate – a real butcher’s barbecue! Water turns it into a sherry soaked crème brulee with a strong sweet espresso on the side.
CASK No. 53.222 THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
13 years old; refill hogshead; 58.4%; Peated
Once upon a time there were three little pigs. They were roasted with rosemary, barbecued with apricots and stewed with hoisin sauce. They tasted of crackling and maple cured bacon – smoky with a wonderful mouthfeel. And the big bad wolf lived happily ever after.
CASK No. 66.65 HOLY SMOKE!
10 years old; 1st fill white wine hogshead; 62.7%; Heavily peated
Aromas of smoky bacon crisps, peppered pork sausages, witch hazel gel and turmeric tea, while on the palate a ‘smoke explosion’ or ‘breathing diesel’. Water added a Thai green prawn curry and sweet and sour pork roast. Love it or hate it.
