Cask No. 44.63
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

Cask No. 44.63
Zesty, zingy and alive
Speyside, Spey
The nose was attractively light, citric and biscuity (vanilla, iced gems, crème Anglaise, cherry cola, stewed apricots); some panellists detected deeper notes of sawdust, pepper and earthy elements. With water it seemed even fresher, softer and sweeter – almost floral now (rainbow drops, Dolly mixtures, lemon Edinburgh rock, honeycomb, pear orchards and grass). The palate core contained a pleasant sweetness, but with a zesty side – lemon Creamola Foam, strawberry compote, sherbet, sweet pear and sweet chilli sauce. Green grass and laundry suggested freshness and the mouth-feel was youthful, zingy and lively; acceptable chilli heat and some citric bitterness dried out the finish.
Drinking tip: A picnic aperitif dram
Colour: Pale strawCask: Refill butt
Age: 15 years
Date distilled: August 1999
Alcohol: 55.4%
USA allocation: 138 bottles