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Lots has changed at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society since a private consortium took over. Among the changes was the introduction of the first ever blended malt a few years ago: Exotic Cargo.
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I'm expecting a wonderful marriage between Islay and the tropics here. Let's hope that's what I get from this Bowmore from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
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One of the best and most interesting whiskies I've tasted this year. Or last year. Or maybe ever.
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I've never been a member of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, as I just never really understood why I should pay for the privilege to buy whisky. That being said, they do release proper whisky!
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What a difference a day makes. Yesterday I was still in the lead, now I'm 'only' fourth on the leaderboard of the Blind Tasting Competition.
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If you hate sulphur as much as Jim Murray does, than don't bother reading this review.
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This being bottling by the SMWS, it has a cutesy name: Harvesting Fruit on an Indian Summer's Day. I guess this means I'm in for a fruity dram, perfect for a summer day. I don't know what is up with the Indian though.
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I never really write about private tastings I attend, but I finally decided to make an exception for an epic Scotch Malt Whisky Society tasting I took part in this past Saturday.
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A great Clynelish 1984 from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, almost 30 years old. You don't see that too often these days.
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My final post before a much needed two week vacation: a single cask Miyagikyo from a first fill Pedro Ximenez sherry but. Don't mind if I do!
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A subtle (maybe a bit too subtle?) and fairly fruity Laphroaig from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
