1 of 315 bottles made
A lightly peated Tomintoul which gives feelings of Springbank / Ledaig
The description directly from SMWS states...
The aromas were bouncing around like mad; savoury meaty smoke, sherry vinegar, smoked wine gums, brandy snaps, olives and sea-salted smoked mackerel in sunflower oil. On the palate the magic was revealed; from Andalucía via Islay to Speyside. Sweet and spicy, hickory smoked fall-off-the-bone baby back barbequed ribs, while sweet tobacco combined with the bitter botanicals found in sherry Vermouth gave it a complex never-ending finish. Diluted we just maybe made a detour to Hawaii with melt-in-your-mouth, slow pit-roasted kalua pork. After eight years in an ex-bourbon hogshead we transferred this whisky into a second fill oloroso sherry hogshead which previously matured whisky from Society cask 29.259.
About Tomintoul
Tomintoul Distillery, established in 1964 in Scotland's Cairngorms National Park, is known for producing "the gentle dram," a Speyside single malt scotch whisky characterized by its smooth, mellow profile. It uses traditional techniques, pure water from the Ballantruan spring, and aging primarily in American ex-bourbon casks to create its award-winning spirits. The distillery emphasizes the impact of its natural, beautiful setting and the expertise of its team, led by Master Distiller Robert Fleming, to craft its well-balanced and exceptionally smooth whiskies
About SMWS
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) was founded in 1983 by a group of friends lead by tax accountant Phillip ‘Pip’ Hills as a private members club. The concept behind the society was to source casks from all over Scotland which would then be bottled and made available exclusively to its members. Perhaps the most famous feature of these bottles are the unique codes. Each distillery is represented by a different number and the following digits indicate that particular release. That same year, the SMWS set up its first location in Leith’s Vault buildings in Edinburgh where it still stands today.
60.2% ABV
70cl