SMWS Outturn 340 - Bold and Balanced

Submitted by Philip Storry on Wed, 03/04/2024 - 19:39

A short list this month, which suggest we may see something else appear later on. (Perhaps something for the upcoming months of festivals we're on the brink of?)

The year of sherry continues, although it's rarely my first choice as a cask. The Dailuaine is impressive, sporting cherries and a hint of meatiness. The Benrinnes is an odd cove, with brioche, dried fruits and hickory. I wanted a bottle of each.

No surprised that my favourite was the Rhosdhu grain - sweet, floral and lemony is always of interest. More than one bottle, please!

But not to be overlooked in this outturn are the Bourbon, the Rum and the Armagnac - each one a little atypical and a very pleasant surprise. These are spirits which might not overjoy the expert in each of their fields, but call siren-like to whisky drinkers...

66.217 - Cliché, but who cares?

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 17/11/2022 - 20:33

24 years old, distilled 23rd October 1997, 53.7% abv, first fill ex-Oloroso hogshead, 259 bottles, dram price H

93.189 - Reminiscing and daydreaming

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 17/11/2022 - 20:30

9 years old, distilled 7th March 2013, 58.4% abv, first fill ex-bourbon barrel, 223 bottles, dram price C

CW1.5 - Cinnamon sins

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 17/11/2022 - 20:27

12 years old, distilled 31st May 2009, 61.7% abv, charred new oak barrel, 245 bottles, dram price D

The nose has butterscotch and maple syrup. The mouthfeel is thin with no cling. The body has butterscotch, pears, apples, rhubarb, and cinnamon. The finish has rhubarb and cinnamon.

91.34 - Biting on a bung

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 17/11/2022 - 20:22

12 years old, distilled 7th July 2009, 59.0% abv, second fill ex-bourbon barrel, 206 bottles, dram price C

12.70 - Eerie, on-the-edge-of-your-seat stuff

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 17/11/2022 - 20:19

12 years old, distilled 8th December 2008, 57.8% abv, second fill ex-red wine barrique, 241 bottles, dram price D

128.24 - Rarebit smoothie

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 17/11/2022 - 20:15

7 years old, distilled 26th January 2015, 59.6% abv, first fill Oloroso hogshead, 322 bottles, dram price D

19.76 - A utopia of bananas and muffins

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 17/11/2022 - 20:07

19 years old, distilled 17th February 2003, 52.3% abv, first fill ex-bourbon barrel, 191 bottles, dram price F

28.89 - Smacks of citrus

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 17/11/2022 - 20:03

10 years old, distilled 21st May 2012, 59.6% abv, first fill ex-bourbon barrel, 207 bottles, dram price C

63.104 - Banana ice cream smoothie

Submitted by Philip Storry on Thu, 17/11/2022 - 19:59

20 years old, distilled 9th May 2002, 59.6% abv, first fill ex-bourbon barrel, 145 bottles, dram price F

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