Tasting Notes
Whether you’re planning a lively soirée with friends or enjoying a quiet night under the stars, we’ve got the perfect companion to your Bonfire Night, with our cheekily named Cask No. 59.74: For Fawkes’ Sake.
Imagine raising a glass with loved ones, the crackling bonfire casting mesmerising shadows on your smiling faces, as you share stories and laughter that light up the night. This whisky is more than a libation; it’s the catalyst for creating unforgettable memories.
It’s Bonfire Night and we found a delicate hint of smoke alongside an apple orchard as we placed the windfalls from a late harvest on wet grass in a wicker basket. We found warm spice on the palate, sweet and tart like a gooseberry coconut cake ... but wait, there it was again, that wisp of teasing smoke. After the addition of water, we discovered freshly baked shortbread, honeyed sugar puffs, elderflower cordial and, yet again, aromatic smoke – this time lavender. To taste, we had cream crackers, jammy dodgers, cupcakes, ah and yes, you guessed it, lightly smoked salmon with a lemon and honey glaze.
Come huddle around the fire to hear Julien Willems’s tale on the Society’s peated whiskies. He will delve into the very heart of the matter: how is peat formed? How do different types of peat affect the flavours we perceive in our drams?