SMWS 121.24 (Arran 5 yo 2002/2008)

SMWS 121.24 (Arran 5 yo 2002/2008)

2008, SMWS
Single malt - Islands
Amber
61.6% ABV
Dram

Nose: Honey, vanilla, apples, orange peel, rubber, salt caramel, hints of sulphur.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, hot, astringent.
Tasting: Sweet. Chillies, butter, tablet, rum and raisin, salt caramel, orange peel, hints of peat.
Finish: Long. Sweet, sherry, toffee, rubber.

Comments:

Wow. Surprisingly drinkable at this strength, needs no water at all! Very sweet, a bit rough around the edges, but loaded with spice and fruit. Reminds me of very good Caribbean rum, with just a hint of peat prodding me into remembering that this is Scotch.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.