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CASK NO. 53.481

Petals serenading seaweed

£550.00
  • ABV 43%
  • Age 33 years
  • DISTILLED DATE 23/01/1991
  • CASK TYPE refill ex-bourbon hogshead
  • REGION Islay
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Tasting Notes

The sweet fragrance of hibiscus tea, violets and sticky heather honey found perfect harmony with the citrus zing of spruce tips and whisps of smoke from burning lavender bushes. The floral notes serenaded prawns and lobster as they sizzled on a beach barbecue, while toasted brioche buns patiently awaited their arrival. With a little water, delightful textures appeared as miso paste, butter and salted caramel blended into fig ice cream. Now, the soft leather of vintage car seats sang a chorus in unison with cured ham, lamb chops and dried seaweed. The grand finale delivered an exotic ballad that brought together baba ganoush, tahini and lavender sumac on grilled aubergines.

About The Vaults Collection

The Vaults Collection is a selection of the finest and rarest single cask, single malt whisky, set aside from The Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s most remarkable stocks over the years. They have been released from the depths of our treasure trove of casks, after decades of slow maturation and careful nurturing. The Vaults Collection represents the whisky lover’s dream: A chance to journey back into whisky history, including the opportunity to experience styles or distilleries that no longer exist. The Collection takes its name from the Society’s historical home at The Vaults in Leith, Scotland’s oldest commercial building in continuous use whose connection with the drinks world dates back to the 12th century. Each bottle has a specially designed label and is offered in a beautiful wooden box.

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