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SMWS 4.312Ols School With a Twist

SMWS 4.312Ols School With a Twist, 61.2% abv

Lemons, melons, orange peel, mild menthol, fruit and heather on the nose. Tangy soft peat mouthfeel. Gentle smoked cheese notes then a burst of underlying fruit on the palate. Light smoke and fruit on a medium finish.

85
SMWS 150.4 Sandalwood Olive Press, 7 Years Old

SMWS 150.4 Sandalwood Olive Press, 7 Years Old, 56.7% abv

Sweet herbal spice aromas, green fruit on the nose. Lovely crisp puckery mouthfeel. Fruit, mild astringency, olives, quince, green licorice, mild smoke on the palate. Medium long finish. Delightfully different.

87
SMWS 128.19 Pretty Wacky, 11 Years Old

SMWS 128.19 Pretty Wacky, 11 Years Old, 59.8% abv

Oaky vanilla, honey, mild toffee and light tropical fruit on the nose. Tingling oaky mouthfeel. Mangos, papayas, dry oak notes, hint of dill on the palate. Dry green fruit on a medium finish.

83
SMWS 19 Hazelnut Bubble Gum, 18 Years Old

SMWS 19 Hazelnut Bubble Gum, 18 Years Old, 55.6% abv

Juicy fruit and hay aromas, honey pears, lemon/lime marmalade and sweet almonds on the nose. Tangy oily citrus mouthfeel. White fruit, light smoke, pears and nutty notes on the palate. Fruit laden medium finish.

84
Arran 18 Years Old

Arran 18 Years Old, 46% abv

Fruit and sherry aromas, rich, plums, red berries, icing sugar on the nose. Tangy fruity sherry mouthfeel. Fruit, mild tannins, sherry, zesty strawberries, sweet white pepper sensation on the palate. Fruit and sherry zestiness dominate a medium long finish.

86
SMWS 72.109 Orchestral Manoeuvres in a Cask, 10 Years Old

SMWS 72.109 Orchestral Manoeuvres in a Cask, 10 Years Old, 57.4% abv

Dry cedar, almonds, light campfire smoke, buttery, spices and sherry on the nose. Toasty soft spices mouthfeel. Mild tangy spices, dry fruit, white pepper and tannins on the palate. Spices and gentle sherry on a medium finish.

83
BenRiach Batch 2, Cask Strength

BenRiach Batch 2, Cask Strength, 60.6% abv

Citrus, fruit, dry vanilla, olives and mild smoke on the nose. Round, mildly floral mouthfeel. Gentle spices, light floral and fruit notes and lemons on the palate. Straightforward. Easy drinking for 60.6% abv. Hint of smoke on a medium short finish.

83
Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013, 8 Years Old

Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013, 8 Years Old, 54% abv

Oaky, burnt wood, mild citrus, vanilla, wild flowers, honey and lemons on the nose. Round sweet smoky mouthfeel. Gentle spices, honey and light peat on the palate. Sweet peat and honey on a medium finish.

87
Big Peat Christmas 2022

Big Peat Christmas 2022, 54.2% abv

Peat candies, lemons, oranges and sooty Christmas cake on the nose. Soft rich peaty mouthfeel. Delightful peaty dram, honey, vanilla, lemon lime, oranges and allspice on the palate. Honey, peat and citrus on a lovely medium long finish.

87
Dailuaine 2008, 13 Years Old, Gordon & MacPhail

Dailuaine 2008, 13 Years Old, Gordon & MacPhail, 59.4% abv

Oaky caramel, butterscotch, dry candies, sherry, cocoa and licorice on the nose. Spicy fulsome mouthfeel. White pepper, ginger, vanilla, fruit and sweet leather notes on the palate. Spices and toffee on a medium finish.

88