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Samaroli Blended Malt Whisky

Evolution 2012 Sa

Samaroli

Italy

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Whisky Information

ABV
45%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Blended Malt Whisky
Bottling Year
2012

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Lowest Price:€245.00(2025-03-11)

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Among numerous independent bottlers of Scotch whisky, Silvano Samaroli is regarded as an industry pioneer. He founded his own wine and spirits trading company, Samaroli Srl Wine and Spirits Merchants, in Rome in 1968. The company started as an importer and gradually became the first independent bottler of Scotch whisky outside the United Kingdom. In 1979, Samaroli launched its first batch of whiskies, including Cadenhead bottlings specially designed for the Italian market. In 1981, the brand's Flowers series was introduced, which has since transformed the collecting culture of Scotch whisky. To this day, the Flowers series ranks among the most competitive whiskies at auctions. As the business continued to expand, Samaroli began experimenting with cask strength bottling, pioneering the now-common practice among independent bottlers of bottling at high strength. Each bottle of Samaroli cask strength whisky is meticulously labeled with cask number, cask wood type, distillation date, tasting notes, and even interesting anecdotes behind it.
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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2318

Whiskyspace Notes 2318

Jul 5, 2026, 14:48:49

Ah, this one is a proper old attic vibe, remember that cosy coat‑room before you drop in a glass. The first sips are oddly soft, a bit bizarre, like a faint kiss of kirsch and a whisper of orange blossom water. You suddenly feel the soul of a long‑row wooden shelf – old wood, great oak, a dash of camphor that feels like a breath of eucalyptus. Then a sweet flash of strawberry jam, followed by a subtle rose nod, almost like a garden in midsummer, and a splash of orange marmalade that lingers too long. The body is full gold, good and sturdy, with tiny green spice undertones, a wink of light curry, and even a fleeting hint of Laphroaig that leaves you thinking about a Scottish peat fire. I scored it as very special, very antique, like sparking a fire in an old wardrobe. Cheers!

Whiskyspace Notes 2267

Whiskyspace Notes 2267

Jul 4, 2026, 05:49:09

First sip feels like stepping into an old wardrobe in an attic – warm, full‑gold and oddly sweet, a hint of strawberry jam popping out. Then a veil of green spices and cardamom lingers, with a tickle of eucalyptus and a faint camphor undertone that reminds me of a cosy old country cottage at sunset. Somewhere underneath that, a layer of milk chocolate and little fudge twine the flavours together nicely. There’s a soft, bizarre quality, like a soft fur on the tongue – not too heavy, but strangely complex. The finish drifts on for a long, good body, with fleeting notes of Laphroaig and a whisper of orange blossom water. It’s very special, not dull, just very, very old and still playing tricks. 💫

Whiskyspace Notes 2187

Whiskyspace Notes 2187

Jun 28, 2026, 10:34:02

Right, so I’m having this dram and it’s a bit of a curious one. Straight off, you get this bracing hit of eucalyptus and green tea – sharp, almost medicinal, but in a refreshing way. Then there’s this sweetness creeping in, like strawberry jam and milk chocolate, but not cloying. The oak comes through with a fudge-like richness, and it’s proper complex – layers building as it opens up. There’s an old maltiness to it, with subtle peat smoke lingering in the background, and a touch of camphor that’s oddly intriguing. The kirsch adds a fruity kick, and yeah, it’s bizarre in a good way – like a weird combo that somehow works. The finish is pretty long too, hangs around with oak and spice. Nice one for a quiet evening. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 2069

Whiskyspace Notes 2069

Jun 26, 2026, 14:45:51

Just had a dram that reminded me of an old wardrobe full of mothballs and mink fur, with a whisper of orange blossom water and fleeting notes of roses. The colour was full gold, almost like sunlight through old oak beams in a very antique house. There was a hint of thuja and fir, a touch of fur, and a marriage of smoke and sweetness that felt very unusual, very special. Proportions of 3.5 to 5% gave it a lively bite, while the backdrop of greatly old wood and Samaroli‑style depth made me think of a back‑and‑forth between a 1964 Bruichladdich and a 1959 Springbank. Rare whiskies indeed. 🍂

Whiskyspace Notes 2019

Whiskyspace Notes 2019

Jun 25, 2026, 12:55:27

倒入杯中,是那种饱满的金色。闻起来很奇妙,像闯进了一个尘封多年的老房子,是旧橡木柜子、阁楼里的灰尘和老松木的味道,但又飘着橙花水和豆蔻的香气,甚至有点像毛皮领子,柔和又古怪。 味道真的太复杂了。一开始有清晰的泥煤烟熏,让我想起某些难忘的旧酒,但马上就被甜美的橙子果酱、牛奶巧克力和太妃糖给接住了。仔细尝尝,还有淡淡的咖喱香料、桉树和绿茶的清新感,中间突然跳出一点草莓酱的甜味,真是没想到。 口感扎实,带着一点果核利口酒和古老乡村的感觉。余味很长,各种老木头、香料和一点点烟熏味层层叠叠地散开,最后居然有一丝现代感收尾。 这杯酒就像翻阅一本非常古老的皮革封面日记,每一页都有新的发现。非常特别,喝得我心情很好。😄

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