122.32 - Punchy Peater

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 06/08/2020 - 15:00

5 years old, distilled 22nd April 2014, 61.8% abv, Second Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel, 209 bottles, dram price A

The nose has soft peat, green olives, soft leather and hints of lemon. The mouthfeel is thin with no cling. The body has plenty of peat, but not sharp. There’s also lemon and lime, then some hints of green apple. The finish has plenty more pear and some lemon.

68.36 - Gei tae me my cardigan!

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 06/08/2020 - 14:41

12 years old, distilled 5th October 2007, 54.1% abv, First Fill Ex-Bourbon Hogshead, 255 bottles, dram price B

66.172 - We have made it!

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 06/08/2020 - 14:37

22 years old, distilled 23rd October 1997, 55.1% abv, Refill Ex-Bourbon Hogshead, 252 bottles, dram price F

39.193 - Forthright without being impertinent

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 06/08/2020 - 14:32

11 years old, distilled 14th May 2008, 62.3% abv, First Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel, 208 bottles, dram price B

41.130 - A velvet duvet of tranquillity

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 06/08/2020 - 14:27

13 years old, distilled 11th May 2006, 51.7% abv, Refill Ex-Bourbon Hogshead, 97 bottles, dram price B

63.61 - Getting baked in the afternoon

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 06/08/2020 - 14:23

8 years old, distilled 10th November 2010, 57.5% abv, First Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel, 226 bottles, dram price A

26.149 - Heiland Coup d’Etat

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 06/08/2020 - 14:20

8 years old, distilled 19th September 2011, 58.1% abv, Second Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel, 252 bottles, dram price B

115.17 - Flower meadows and lemon groves

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 06/08/2020 - 14:13

30 years old, distilled 15th February 1990, 43.2% abv, Refill Ex-Bourbon Barrel, 161 bottles, dram price J

G8.14 - Rum-soaked tea leaves

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 06/08/2020 - 14:08

29 years old, distilled 18th June 1990, 56.4% abv, Refill Ex-Bourbon Hogshead, 164 bottles, dram price E

SMWS Outturn 294 - Flavour Invasion

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 06/08/2020 - 13:27

It seems like an age since the last preview tasting. Mostly because it is.

Fortunately, August has a pretty good list. There was nothing that I wanted more than one bottle of, but a lot of bottle candidates. The scores never dipped below 3.5, either.

It’s no surprise that I really liked the Cambus, but it has a little spice that makes me less enthusiastic about it when compared to last month’s effort. Also worth investigation is the An Cnoc, which has a a delightful nose.

The Glentauchers is yet another young stunner, and the Linkwood is a fruit bomb.

What strikes me is that this list is above average and that it’s also quite nicely in keeping with the season - lots of lighter, sweeter drams. There’s nothing wrong with a taste of another season, but it can be jarring to be sipping sunshine on a winter’s solstice. It’s nice to have some seasonal suitability...

As it was Matt’s birthday he got two peaty drams, and a few other things that are to his liking. The peated dram I previewed - the Croftengea - has been sent back for relabelling so will be late to arrive. A real shame, as it's my pick of the list - a superb young peaty beastie...

You can read Matt’s reviews for the rest of the list over at The Dramble.

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