Cask No. 39.223
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Cask No. 39.223
Bonkers!
Speyside, Lossie
Selected by American Members at The Tasting Panel Experience 2022
The aroma was that of the long-lasting scent called base notes, of an expensive perfume - vanilla, amber, musk, patchouli as well as sandalwood and a hint of smoke. Chewy and unctuous on the palate neat; chocolate brownies, yoghurt coated lightly smoked raisins, demerara sugar, rum and raisin fudge, while in the finish a fascinating layer best described as wood smoke/spice. After reduction we soaked dark cherries in brandy as we enjoyed poached William’s pears in a smooth dark chocolate sauce with the addition of Pedro Ximenes Sherry. After twelve years in an ex-bourbon hogshead, we transferred this whisky into a 1st fill Spanish oak Oloroso hogshead.
Cask: First-fill Spanish oak Oloroso hogshead
Age: 15 years
Date distilled: July 2006
Alcohol: 58.0%
USA allocation: 212 bottles
*700mL bottle format*