Another interesting kooky bottle from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS). This one is from Braeval, a distillery that funnels most of its spirit into Chivas Regal. This is aged 8 years in a second-fill barrel, and bottled at an eye-watered 63.8%. Let's explore this young and sprightly spirit that is deemed to be "A sheep in wolf's clothing."
Nose: Over proof rum! Pineapple, overripe banana, and some citrus: orange, lemon. Also a distinct herbal note, and perhaps licorice as well.
Mouthfeel: Right in the middle.
Palate: Spices GALORE, along the lines of one of those Italian digestifs that is made from 55 different roots. Baking spices as well. Green herbs. Spicy rum cake, perhaps. This is an unusually dry palate, filled with sweet and savory spices.
Finish: Medium, though on the shorter side. The baking spices last longest.
Verdict: What an interesting bottle! The nose and palate appear diverse at first, but the longer you let them set in the glass, the more they begin to overlap. The spices are robust and delectable, and this is quite an interesting set of flavors. Curious!
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