SMWS 68.97

The whisky presents an enticing array of savory and sweet aromatics, with notes of smoky bacon, creamy gruyere cheese, and toasted malt bread with raisins. Upon adding water, sweet spice notes emerge, reminiscent of gingerbread, cinnamon, plum sauce, and dry-roasted peanuts.

It delivers a complex interplay of umami-rich flavors, with beef and prosciutto notes alongside earthy potato dumplings and herbal burdock character balanced by a refreshing cola-like sweetness.

The finish is dry and peppery, with lingering notes of roasted nuts and warming spices that gradually fade, leaving a clean and slightly austere final impression.