Undisclosed
Scotch Malt Whisky Society
57%
10 Years
Aged 10 years in a refill ex-bourbon hogshead, this peated scotch whisky was distilled by an undisclosed Islay distillery and bottled by The Scotch Malt Whisky Society at 57% ABV. It debuted in July 2025 as one-third of the "Drop & Dram Tasting Pack," a $55 set that includes 50-milliliter samples of this whisky plus two others ("Hunky and chunky" and "Let's head for the lobby"). "The Ultimate Nuance" is also available from the SMWS as a standalone bottle, which is priced at $145.
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Powerful peat meets sugar cookie, browned butter and a bit of saline.
A delicate balance of peat, apple and pear, oak, butterscotch and vanilla wafers.
The finish is long, opening with honey, marzipan and concluding with satisfying barbecue smoke, mesquite and vanilla.
This is a stunning whisky. Beautiful, soft and sweet, it's truly exceptionally balanced. Spectacular nuance (aptly named!) at just 10 years old. Many peated whiskies demand you be a hardcore smokehead to enjoy them, but not this one. Any lover of fine whisky who isn't absolutely averse to peat should enjoy this greatly.
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Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.
