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SMWS Feel-Good Moments Outturn

Submitted by Philip Storry on

SMWS 5.46The big list in November 2015 was marred by some organisational cock-ups - it arrived the week before Greville Street was refurbished!

With one weekend lost to the refurbishment, and the rooms smelling of paint the weekend after that, I only got a few tasting notes done. A pity, as there were some great drams in there.

My favourite was the Auchentoshan, which was a very drinkable dram, evoking the warmth of summer. Thrill seekers would be satisfied by the Rock Town bourbon, which was creditable - if a touch less wonderful than the previous bottling. And I should also mention the Bladnoch, which was elegant and refined.

I wish I could have drawn up tasting notes for more than these 17 whiskies, but the Greville Street refurbishment meant that they'd all be highly suspect, tainted by paint.

29.175 - "The day's catch"

Submitted by Philip Storry on

16 years old, distilled 1st July 1999, 52.6% abv, refill ex-bourbon barrel, 289 bottles

SMWS 29.175The nose has brine, smoked fish, and grilled fish. The mouthfeel is smooth, thin and has a little cling. The body has burnt fat, crisp smoke and a little brine. The finish is light smoke and brine.

3.254 - "Sweet & salty seaweed"

Submitted by Philip Storry on

19 years old, distilled 27th March 1996, 58.1% abv, refill ex-bourbon hogshead, 274 bottles

SMWS 3.254The nose has brine, hints of herbs and a little watch oil. The mouthfeel is thick, with a little cling. The body has caramel, watch oil, fennel and a hint of lavender. The finish is lavender and soft distant smoke.

4.213 - "A Regency pomander"

Submitted by Philip Storry on

15 years old, distilled 15th October 1999, 56.6% abv, first fill ex-bourbon barrel, 213 bottles

SMWS 4.213The nose has cloves, oranges, stewed apples, cinnamon and banana. The mouthfeel is thin and coating. The body has honey, maple syrup, banana and a hint of nuts. The finish is short, with caramel and cinnamon.

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