Scotch Malt Whisky Society of Canada “June Outturn” – Scotch Whisky News
With notes of fruits, berries and a bit of barbecue smoke, the June Outturn sings the song of summer. Enjoy the bottle notes below and visit http://www.smws.ca/ for the full tasting notes.
Cask No. 35.74 Sophisticated, heavenly & decadent
20 years old; 2nd fill dump hogshead; 58.4%; Sweet, fruity & mellow
The nose is sweetly fruity (sangria, peach schnapps, plum, limes) with scented candles, leather books and polished oak – old-fashioned ice-cream parlours later. The fabulous palate has pomegranate, lychee, orange oil, chocolate, coffee, toffee and gooey rum baba – heavenly and decadent.
Cask No. 48.46 Exploding flower
12 years old; 1st fill barrel; 57.4%; Sweet, fruity & mellow
The nose opens like a flower – vanilla, Danish pastries, toffee, fruits, rosewater and gorse – fresh and intriguing with water (green fruits, lemonade, menthol). The palate explodes with bitter-sweet orange, jelly beans, honey, gunpowder and spice – eventually becoming juicy, sweet and refreshing.
Cask No. 7.94 Silk sarong seduction
27 years old; refill hogshead; 55.6%; Old & dignified
Aromas of caramel and seduction, banana apricot jam in a leather purse left on a barstool by a perfumed woman. Palate offers Caribbean rum notes and candied oranges in a silk sarong. Finishes with nutty sweetness and fresh rain.
Cask No. 24.126 The artist’s lounge
23 years old; refill sherry hogshead; 56.1%; Old & dignified
A still life of dried fruits, and spiced plums. An artist’s palette of paint, linseed rags, leather books. Blackcurrant and dark chocolate held caramelized pork crackling in check. Smoked duck with a sticky orange and onion chutney completed the rich molten experience.
Cask No. 53.206 Ooh matron!
18 years old; refill hogshead; 56.6%; Peated
Freshly laundered Matron’s uniform and kissing lavender lips. First Aid boxes and carbolic soap. Downing an oyster before a coal hearth. Newly opened gauze and Arm and Hammer mouthwash. Temperatures suitably raised, the panel dreamt all the way home.
Cask No. R3.5 Marmite XO
11 years old; refill butt; 74.8%; Oily & coastal
Dish washing liquid to start turning quickly into salmon sushi and tuna sashimi followed by sweet potato tempura. With water, on the nose Chai tea, caraway seeds and Rollmops. To taste neat only for the brave, with water, sweet dumplings and blue cheese and onion chutney pizza.
