{"product_id":"smws-29-284-let-us-go-dutch-laphroaig-10-year-2020","title":"SMWS 29.284 Let Us Go Dutch (Laphroaig) 10-year 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience '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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \n        \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \n      \n        \u003ch3\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53086763843891,"sku":"2020 LAPH 10Y 0492","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/1187\/6915\/files\/SMWS_29_284_Let_Us_Go_Dutch__Laphroaig__10_year_2020.jpg?v=1772128052","url":"https:\/\/subrosaselections.com\/products\/smws-29-284-let-us-go-dutch-laphroaig-10-year-2020","provider":"Sub Rosa Selections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}