SMWS 95.7 (Auchroisk 9 yo 1997/2007)

SMWS 95.7 (Auchroisk 9 yo 1997/2007)

2007, SMWS
Single malt - Speyside
Almost colourless
58.1% ABV
Dram

Nose: Butter, vanilla, sponge cake, oranges, honey, rosewater, hints of raisins, hints of strawberries.
Mouthfeel: Light body, thickens quickly, slightly watery still, astringent.
Tasting: Bitter sweet. Sponge cake, vanilla, white chocolate, brioche, marzipan, butter, honey, hints of raisins. With water, bitter gourd, bitter almonds.
Finish: Long. Butter, vanilla, white chocolate, raisins. With water, even longer, more almonds.

Comments:

Heavy going, tends to overwhelm my palate. Very tasty though, and if I weren't paying attention, most of the complexity would just slip down and never be noticed.

Verdict:

I like this.