The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 1988 12 Years Single Malt Whisky

Cragganmore 1988 SMWS 37.16

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

United Kingdom

3.1
★★★

9 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
12 years
ABV
60.7%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Cragganmore
Distillation Year
02.1988
Bottling Year
02.2000

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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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1#1

Right then, proper nice dram this is. 🥃 Smells like smokey wood🔥 and a bit of honey🍯. Taste is smooth, wierdly warming on the chest. No harsh burn, just cozy. Definately one for a quiet night in. Cheers mates 🍻

2#2

Right, gizza sniff. Proper waft of honey an' vanilla straight off, a bit like mum's custard 🍮. There's a wee hint of orchard fruit, apples n pears, an' a nudge of oak floating 'bout. On the palate it's dead smooth, none o' that burn. Caramelly sweetness rolls in first, then some dried apricots an' a cheeky spice—cinnamon or nutmeg, summat like that 🌿. Tiny whisp of peat smoke at the back, barely there but gives it a lovely depth. Finish is long an' warming, leaves ya wi a gentle prickle an' that oaty, biscuity note. Cracking dram for a rainy night in 🥃😌

3#3

Heh, gotta say, this one's got a real proper warmth to it. First whiff? Rich, like marmalade on toast, with a bit of that sticky toffee pudding vibe. 🍞🍯 On the tongue, it’s smooth as, but don’t get me wrong, there’s a bit of a kick at the end. I’m gettin’ some dark chocolate and maybe… roasted almonds? And a touch of somethin’ sort of earthy, like a damp forest floor after rain. Weird but nice. 🌲 The finish lingers a good while. It’s a bit oaky, a bit spicy, like cinnamon. Leaves a cozy feelin’ in your chest. Perfect for a quiet night in. 😊

4#4

That one’s got a real kick, innit? 👃 Smells like burnt toast wiht honey, maybe a bit o’ apple peel. First sip’s all caramel and smoke 🔥, then it gets all spicy-like. Finish is long, woody... a bit like sucking on an old pencil, but in a good way! 🥃 Really warms you up from the inside, proper cozy feeling.

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