2nd SMWS Outturn September 2022 goes live on Friday 16th September 2022
The Gathering: Seaside Escapes – The Scotch Malt Whisky Society release (outturn) several single cask bottlings of Scotch, Whisk(e)y, Rum and Gin, to name a few, usually on the first Friday of every month. Below is a full list of what the SMWS The Gathering: Seaside Escapes September 2022 outturn has to offer. The SMWS September 2022 outturn is released on Friday 16th August 2022.
See below the full list of bottles being released for the 2nd SMWS September 2022 outturn. (Don’t worry you can join the SMWS here) but be quick several of the bottlings sell out as quickly as the day they are released.
(here is a quick link to last months SMWS Outturn: SMWS August 2022 outturn).
The Gathering: Seaside Escapes 2nd SMWS Outturn September 2022 bottles below:
3.340 – Post-Sauna Seafood Platter
57.9% ~ 2nd Fill Ex-Bourbon Hogshead ~ 18yo ~ Islay ~ £129.60
This rather delicate nose had us tumbling out of a sauna to enjoy a feast of langoustines and smoked lobster with rye bread, marie rose dipping sauce and lemon wedges. On the palate, that characteristic perfumed smoke seduced us with potpourri and rosewater, melon, pineapple and cloudy apple juice; the finish had charcoal and mint, hints of rancio and blowing smoke rings from herbal cigarettes. The reduced nose was a fresh, breezy coastal walk, amply rewarded with gravadlax and custard doughnuts... read more
4.324 – Seashore Shenanigans
59.5% ~ 1st Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel ~ 13yo ~ Highland ~ £69.40
The nose evoked shredded twigs and leaves and well-fired almond croissants enjoyed among the sand dunes. The palate had dried kelp and smoked sea salt, chocolate limes and a background gristy, bran flake cereal note. The reduced nose echoed this with rich tea biscuits and grain sacks, but also heather flowers and aloe vera bath salts. The palate developed dark chocolate with caramel and sea salt, coal dust and ash, herbs flaming on the barbeque and a white pepper finish… read more
12.62 – Heaven-Sent
57.9% ~ 1st fill Ex-Pedro Ximenes Butt ~ 31yo ~ Speyside ~ £385.00
An aroma of incense of the most valued scented aloeswood which noblemen of the ancient Japanese imperial court called ‘Kyara Kongo’ and translates into ‘Diamond Kyara’ filled the room. On the palate somewhat heavy and dark but at the same time fruity and light as we envisaged watching the show ‘How the Andalusian Horses Dance’, an equestrian ballet accompanied by Spanish music in the Royal Andalusian School in Jerez. With a drop of water, we imagined the beating wings of a hummingbird, gracile, filigree, a playful elegance and seemingly without the slightest effort… read more
134.8 – Spice Up Your Life!
60.2% ~ 2nd Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel ~ 5yo ~ India ~ £145.00
We were immediately transported to Chandni Chowk in the heart of old Delhi with stalls full of spices, dried fruits, silver jewellery and vividly coloured Indian saris. On the palate neat we discovered plenty of cloves, cinnamon, dates, figs and nuts leaving us with an incredibly rich mouthfeel similar to eating halva. With the addition of water aromas of vanilla pods, liquorice, sweet candy, Turkish delight next to pipe tobacco in a leather pouch appeared… read more
64.128 – Tradition Vs. Modernity
58.3% ~ 1st Fill American & European Oak Hogshead ~ 12yo ~ Speyside ~ £63.90
A massive hit of caramelised banana notes greeted the panel, and as they settled down, we baked sun-dried tomatoes in the oven. We enjoyed a mulled wine with allspice, cinnamon, cloves and orange zest and a slice of traditional Dundee cake made with raisins, almonds, orange zest and Seville marmalade. With just a drop of water, dark marzipan and chocolate rice pudding made an appearance. On the palate, pear chutney with red wine, chestnuts and lemon thyme, while in the finish there was a traditional mince pie… read more
95.66 – Dali-Esque Bodega Landscape
55.6% ~ 1st Fill Hogshead ~ 16yo ~ Speyside ~ £90.80
After 13 years in ex-bourbon wood, we transferred this into a first-fill American oak PX hogshead. On the nose, red apple and walnut morph into cherries, raisins and prunes, eventually resembling a Dali-esque landscape where treacle melts over a bodega. The palate develops prunes, dates and figs, accompanied by croissants smeared with Nutella. The reduced nose finds chocolate-coated raisins and sultanas, browned butter and caramelised sugar – citric notes also emerge (orange blossom, blood orange)… read more
95.66 – Dali-Esque Bodega Landscape
55.6% ~ 1st Fill Hogshead ~ 16yo ~ Speyside ~ £90.80
After 13 years in ex-bourbon wood, we transferred this into a first-fill American oak PX hogshead. On the nose, red apple and walnut morph into cherries, raisins and prunes, eventually resembling a Dali-esque landscape where treacle melts over a bodega. The palate develops prunes, dates and figs, accompanied by croissants smeared with Nutella. The reduced nose finds chocolate-coated raisins and sultanas, browned butter and caramelised sugar – citric notes also emerge (orange blossom, blood orange)… read more