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Tormore Spiced vanilla chai cake 12 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, Cask #45, 2011, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 66.8%
Tormore

Tormore Spiced vanilla chai cake 12 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, Cask #45, 2011, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 66.8%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 27
Average Score
Avg 88
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Description

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is known for its unusual and often experimental bottlings. With the Tormore 2011, matured for 12 years and a proud 66.8% ABV, the SMWS has ventured into a powerful yet playful bourbon cask experience. The sonorous name 'Spiced Vanilla Chai Cake' raises expectations of a sweet, spicy and deeply layered world of flavours.

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Cask type
Bourbon
Bottling
Independent Bottling - The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
45
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
204
Has box
No
Closure
Cork
Presentation
N.A
Series highlights
Spiced vanilla chai cake
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Members-only club release
Allocation
Members-only club
Nose
A mixture of juicy apple and ripe pear meets an unexpected, almost maritime freshness. The whole is accompanied by a perfumed note reminiscent of time-honoured wood polish or even a noble sandalwood scent. This is joined by caramel, a hint of chalk dust and a subtle stony sweetness. If you take your time, you will discover ever new facets - a multi-layered bouquet that balances between sweet and mineral.
Palate
Expecting a certain heaviness on the nose, the whisky is surprisingly light-footed and sweet. An intense sugariness spreads across the tongue, almost as if someone had placed a spoonful of caramelised malt sugar on the taste buds. This is accompanied by light-coloured fruit, a subtle maltiness and an unusual spiciness - a little like a rustic rye whisky, but with more elegance. Interestingly, the sweetness is reminiscent of those dark, brown vodkas that fascinate with their syrupy texture.
Finish
This is where the Tormore shows its edgier side. The finish is rather short, but brings with it a salty breeze - a final nod to the maritime notes from the nosing. Spicy accents, a hint of oak and a gentle peppery tingle finish pleasantly.
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