Tasting Notes
A warm glow flickered and radiated as a Christmas cake, liberally dowsed in brandy, was set ablaze. The glow illuminated handmade croissants fresh from the oven, soft and chewy flapjacks, and chunks of dark chocolate. Glorious silky textures of salted butter embraced a palate abundant with almond biscuits, fennel liqueur and heart-warming mace and allspice. With a dash of water a wave of fruitiness flooded the soul. Fresh strawberry tarts, raspberry ripple ice cream and tutti frutti danced with joy as they united with slices of charred pineapple, sticky honeycomb and white chocolate. With a rapturous conclusion, mango, melon and grapefruit lifted the spirits with a zingy vitality that gently faded into gentian, crushed chalk and coriander seeds.
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.