The Silence of the Drams.

SMWS

  • Glenburgie 9 Year (2014), SMWS 71.108

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    Glenburgie 9 Year (2014), SMWS 71.108“European Vacation” (aka “Orange Blossoms and Pink Peppercorns”)1st fill bourbon cask producing 180 bottles61.7% Nose: Hot and zesty, but sweet. Creamy lemon, limoncello. Sugar cookies, frosting. A bit of vanilla. Took a while for the notes in the nose to come out and become interesting. Much more impressed with the…

  • Strathmill 12 Year (2012), SMWS 100.45

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    Strathmill 12 Year (2012), SMWS 100.45“On the side of equilibrium”1st fill shiraz hogshead58.6% abv Nose: Feisty and bold. Heat, peat (!?), and rich fruit reduction. Old leather. A little bit of clove. After water, a touch of popcorn. I think I get some coffee. Palate: Also quite feisty and bold. The alcohol is not tame.…