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SMWS 29.284 Let Us Go Dutch (Laphroaig) 10-year 2020
$275.00 USD
Experience 'Let Us Go Dutch 2020,' a remarkably unique 10-year-old single cask bourbon from The SMWS. This a true taste adventure, marrying classic bourbon sweetness with an unexpected, heavily smoked Kummel influence for a truly unforgettable and complex sipping experience.
Tasting Notes
Nose: A captivating and unusual intertwining of sweet and savory. Initial sniffs reveal rich caramel and vanilla bean, characteristic of aged bourbon, alongside a surprising and distinct herbal-medicinal note, reminiscent of caraway and anise. Underlying this is a subtle whisper of peat smoke, likely from the 'heavily smoked Dutch spirit' influence, mingling with toasted oak and a hint of dried orange peel.
Palate: The palate is a bold and complex journey. A powerful initial wave of sweet butterscotch and dark fruit (dried fig, black cherry) is quickly met with a fascinating and robust herbal character, unmistakably caraway and a touch of gin botanicals. The high proof delivers warmth and intensity, while the underlying bourbon sweetness provides balance. The peat smoke is more pronounced here, a savory, earthy counterpoint that dances with the medicinal herbal notes. Viscous and full-bodied.
Finish: Long, lingering, and exceptionally unique. The herbal-smoky notes persist, evolving into a pleasant warmth with a touch of spice – black pepper and star anise. The sweetness recedes gracefully, leaving behind a dry, oaky complexity with a final, satisfying echo of caraway and a faint, sweet whisper of vanilla. A truly memorable and thought-provoking finish.
About the Distillery
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is renowned for bottling single cask, single malt whiskies at cask strength from a diverse range of distilleries. While primarily focused on Scotch, they occasionally bottle spirits from other origins, applying their distinctive cask-strength, single-cask philosophy. Their unique naming conventions and flavor profiles highlight their commitment to exploring and showcasing exceptional spirits.
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