44.69 - "Tantalising tannins"

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 14:16

11 years old, distilled 9th June 2004, 57.3% abv, refill ex-bourbon barrel, 235 bottles

85.32 - "Having arrived"

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 14:12

9 years old, distilled 22nd June 2006, 59.9% abv, first fill ex-bourbon barrel, 222 bottles

SMWS Celestial Nectar Outturn

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 13:30

The December 2015 outturn caused a stir with its young, heavily sherried Ardbeg and an old sherried Springbank. Not to mention the Society's first ever Cognac! Oh, and let's not forget another Society bourbon!

Whilst they grabbed headlines, there was plenty of action elsewhere. My favourite of the list was the Arran, which was yet another superb dram that punched well above its weight. The Ardbeg was a close second.

Honourable mentions go to the Glen Elgin and the Springbank, but there was truly something for every palate in this outturn. A fine way to end the year.

42.16 - "What it says on the tin"

Submitted by Philip Storry on Sat, 30/01/2016 - 15:23

9 years old, distilled 8th November 2005, 59.6% abv, refill ex-bourbon hogshead, 267 bottles

26.115 - "Pilates for the palate"

Submitted by Philip Storry on Sat, 30/01/2016 - 15:19

15 years old, distilled 6th April 2000, 56.2% abv, refill ex-bourbon hogshead, 241 bottles

41.68 - "Liquified 'Bounty bars'"

Submitted by Philip Storry on Sat, 30/01/2016 - 15:15

11 years old, distilled 14th August 2003, 61.6% abv, first fill ex-bourbon barrel, 215 bottles

80.7 - "Indian summer sangria"

Submitted by Philip Storry on Sat, 30/01/2016 - 15:11

16 years old, distilled 26th October 1998, 54.5% abv, second fill ex-sauternes hogshead, 156 bottles

64.64 - "Mouth coating and moreish"

Submitted by Philip Storry on Sat, 30/01/2016 - 15:04

14 years old, distilled 5th March 2001, 57.6% abv, first fill ex-bourbon barrel, 231 bottles

50.71 - "Alfresco brunch"

Submitted by Philip Storry on Sat, 30/01/2016 - 15:00

25 years old, distilled 26th January 1990, 58.2% abv, refill ex-bourbon barrel, 165 bottles

13.47 - "It's a knockout"

Submitted by Philip Storry on Sat, 30/01/2016 - 14:54

10 years old, distilled 12th May 2005, 59.3% abv, refill ex-bourbon barrel, 199 bottles

The nose has toffee, caramel, and a little hint of digestive biscuit. The mouthfeel is thin and a little coating. The body has more caramel, oranges and a hint of lemon. The finish is lemon and toffee.

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