Scotch Malt Whisky Society of Canada August 2023 Outturn – Scotch Whisky News
Cool your heels and dive in to our latest selection of summer sippers!
CHERRY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE OIL
REGION: Highland
CASK TYPE: 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
AGE: 14 years
BOTTLE NOTE: “Kumquats, peaches and tangerine ice cream merged with big spices and deep notes of toffee, cherry chocolate and raspberries in creamy custard.”
EMBRACE BALMY SUMMER
REGION: Lowland
CASK TYPE: 1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
AGE: 18 years
FLAVOUR PROFILE: Sweet, fruity & mellow
BOTTLE NOTE: “Warm hay, tropical fruits, melted butter in the sun and red wine sangria made us all sing George Gershwin’s “Summertime and the living is easy”.”
LAS BODEGAS DE FORT WILLIAM
REGION: Highland
INITIAL CASK: Ex-bourbon hogshead
FINAL CASK: 2nd fill Oloroso hogshead
AGE: 10 years
FLAVOUR PROFILE: Deep, rich & dried fruits
BOTTLE NOTE: “A perfect balance of sherry and distillery character is on display in this big, chunky, dark, fruity and wonderfully charismatic west Highlander.”
RED SKY AT NIGHT, BARN’S ALIGHT
REGION: Highland
CASK TYPE: Refill re-charred hogshead
AGE: 11 years
FLAVOUR PROFILE: Peated
BOTTLE NOTE: “Plums, nectarines and orange peel mixed with farmhouse cider and tractor grease while smoke billowed from burning flowers, turf and tree stumps.”
NOW LET US TAKE A KIND FAREWELL
REGION: Islay
CASK TYPE: Refill oloroso butt
AGE: 19 years
FLAVOUR PROFILE: Heavily peated
BOTTLE NOTE: “A pure example of this make. A dram to kindle determination facing down a storm and light an inner fire against the coldest, darkest nights.”
ONE BOTTLE PER MEMBER
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