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SMWS 73.162 Fresh, Bright and Charming, 11 Years Old

SMWS 73.162 Fresh, Bright and Charming, 11 Years Old, 59.9% abv

Fruity marmalade, oranges, mild grasses then floral perfume on the nose. Lovely zesty orange mouthfeel. Rich, fulsome, delightful orange zest, amazing soft supporting spices and indulgent vanilla on the palate. Very easy drinking for a high abv. Wonderful rich orange notes on a fulsome medium long finish.

88
Lindores Abbey MCDXIV

Lindores Abbey MCDXIV, 46% abv

Honeycomb, sweet light herbal aromas and vanilla on the nose. Soft spicy mouthfeel. Dry, sweet hay, dried flowers, mild spices, white pepper, tannins, touch of sherry and anise on the palate. Sweet and gentle spices on a medium finish.

77
Newfoundland Distillery, Batch 1

Newfoundland Distillery, Batch 1, 43% abv

Malty aromas greet the nose followed by flowers. Very nice malty sweet mouthfeel. Creamy, soft spices, floral, a bit of oiliness, caraway seeds, heady, dry corn and an overall soft sensation on the palate. Corn and flowers on a medium finish.

74
Wild Life Alberta Single Malt Whisky

Wild Life Alberta Single Malt Whisky, 46.5% abv

Sweet hay, grain aromas, malty with soft spices on the nose. Waxy, spicy mouthfeel. Some tropical notes at outset then spices, grains, gentle sweetness, hint of mango and some mild peppery notes on the palate. Gentle fulsome medium finish.

75
Stillhead Cask 142, 95% B.C. Rye, Wee Rock Whisky

Stillhead Cask 142, 95% B.C. Rye, Wee Rock Whisky, 65.2% abv

Rich, pine aromas, oaky, grains, with caramel and fresh spices on the nose. Intense, tingling, moving to soft mouthfeel. Soft, rich rye bread, zesty, creamy rye notes with caraway seeds on the palate. Spicy, sweet, tangy medium long finish.

85
SMWS 10.252 A Firefighter's Reward, 9 Years Old

SMWS 10.252 A Firefighter's Reward, 9 Years Old, 58% abv

Amazing fruity peat buns, toasted pineapple, honey glazed BBQ'd meat and caramel aromas on the nose. Warm, dry, sweet peat mouthfeel. Honey and peat sauce on pan fired warm scallops then smoked pineapple on the palate. Honey, peat and BBQ notes on a medium long finish. Very well balanced. Superb.

91
SMWS 4.285 Parallel Bars of Sweetness and Smoke, 20 Years Old

SMWS 4.285 Parallel Bars of Sweetness and Smoke, 20 Years Old, 55.7% abv

Dry soft fruit aromas, toasty citrus rinds, lemons and limes, wafting smoked tropical fruit on the nose. Lovely intensity on the mouthfeel. Roasted tropical fruit on a BBQ emerge with a creamy honey glaze on the palate. Complex, Keeps on giving. Lime notes on a medium long finish.

87
SMWS 149.4 A Tasty Morsel, 6 Years Old

SMWS 149.4 A Tasty Morsel, 6 Years Old, 61.6% abv

Creamy pudding, oranges, light zestiness, dry citrus aromas and spices on the palate. Gentle moving to hot spicy mouthfeel. Pleasant intensity, lots of citrus, spices, straightforward, dry sensation, young on the palate. A lot of spice on a medium finish.

76
SMWS 55.87 The Stage Is Set, 16 Years Old

SMWS 55.87 The Stage Is Set, 16 Years Old, 56.3% abv

Dry, fruity, gentle, sweet, hint of smoke and citrus rinds on the nose. Smooth sweet zesty mouthfeel. Warm honey sauce on a fruit salad, lemon peels and white pepper notes on the palate. Mostly citrusy with a little sweetness on a medium finish.

83
SMWS 35.351 Pudding Whisky, 17 Years Old

SMWS 35.351 Pudding Whisky, 17 Years Old, 53.1% abv

Lovely thick fruit aromas, vanilla, honey, bouquet of flowers, rich and creamy on the nose. Delightful zestiness on the mouthfeel. Honey, vanilla, amazing richness, floral notes with a smooth fulsome sensation on the palate. Vanilla, fruit, flowers and honey with some spices om a medium finish.

88