Scotch Malt Whisky Society October 2022 Outturn – Scotch Whisky News
All treats and no tricks this October! Explore our devilishly good selection of new whiskies.
SALMON SURPRISE!
CASK TYPE: Refill ex-bourbon hogshead
AGE: 12 years
FLAVOUR PROFILE: Juicy, oak & vanilla
BOTTLE NOTE: “A real broad spectrum dram that takes in everything from exotic fruits, porridge, mushrooms and weird sushi. Huge fun and totally delicious!”
DARWIN’S TIPPLE
INITIAL CASK: 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
AGE: 9 years
FLAVOUR PROFILE: Sweet, fruity & mellow
BOTTLE NOTE: “Diverse, playful and hugely charming. Always light on its fruity feet but also complex, and showing an entertaining, constant evolution.”
OAT SO STICKY
CASK TYPE: Refill ex-bourbon hogshead
AGE: 12 years
FLAVOUR PROFILE: Spicy & sweet
BOTTLE NOTE: “Toasted cereals and oily nuts merged with sticky maple syrup, butterscotch and orange Crème Brûlée in a funky old barn with cinnamon popcorn.”
1970’s MOVIE DRAM
CASK TYPE: 1st fill ex-bourbon hogshead
AGE: 8 years
FLAVOUR PROFILE: Oily & coastal
BOTTLE NOTE: “Engine room oily rags and antiseptic cream; medicinal smoke and hot stones (A Man Called Horse) and biting Peter Fonda’s (Easy Rider) bike jacket.
A MERRY-GO-ROUND OF MULTIFARIOUS AMUSEMENTS
INITIAL CASK: Ex-Oloroso butt
FINAL CASK: 1st fill PX butt
AGE: 14 years
FLAVOUR PROFILE: Deep, rich & dried fruits
BOTTLE NOTE: “Hop aboard – and enjoy marzipan cherry cake and strawberry tarts, sticky toffee pudding, stem ginger, fennel seeds, orange oil and dates.”
PEAT FIRE TALES ON ORKNEY
INITIAL CASK: Ex-Oloroso butt
FINAL CASK: 1st fill PX butt
AGE: 19 years
FLAVOUR PROFILE: Lightly peated
BOTTLE NOTE: “Fish and chips, honey blood orange margaritas with smoky lime salt and then by the peat fire, a ‘Smoky Tea Penicillin’ – works absolutely wonders!“
THE INLAND SHORE
CASK TYPE: Refill ex-bourbon hogshead
AGE: 15 years
FLAVOUR PROFILE: Peated
BOTTLE NOTE: “Powerful and evocative whisky that takes in the farmyard and the seashore in equal measure. Superbly crisp, umami and salty with wispy smoke.”
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