Product Description
Inspired by our trips to Jerez over the years, in July 2024 we began the creation of our SMWS sherry-cask solera. A range of Speyside malts were blended together and filled into our specially selected sherry hogsheads. This blended malt is the first to be drawn from that much larger batch. We will replenish the solera by adding new whisky each time we release an expression from it. Over the coming years Society members will have the chance to experience its evolution through different ever-ageing releases.
Read more about The Society’s Batch 35, Cocoa drift here.
Tasting Notes
The Panel leaned in, noses twitching with anticipation. Black pepper and polished wood led the charge, soon joined by hoisin oranges, miso caramel ice cream and the delicate sweetness of candied yuzu. Cherry chocolate and brandy snaps added indulgent depth. The first sip unfolded with clafoutis and cinnamon liqueur, chocolate bars, blackcurrant jam and caramelised sage. Apricot jam tarts and chewy black liquorice lingered with rich intrigue. Adding water, the air filled with caraway crackers and strong menthol lozenges, before shifting to freshly polished leather, burnt lemon and balsamic-poached pears. The palate deepened into ras el hanout spice, coconut-kissed strawberry syrup and cinnamon-dusted tarts, before finishing with mace, allspice and a whisper of bay leaf.