SMWS Free As A Bee 2000 22 Year Old #9.8

SMWS G9.8 "Free As A Bee" is a rare single-cask single grain Scotch whisky distilled at the Loch Lomond Distillery in Alexandria and bottled by The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS). Distilled on July 25, 2000, from an organic wheat mashbill, this expression matured for 22 years in a 2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 61.5% ABV without chill filtration or artificial coloring, it belongs to the SMWS "Juicy, oak & vanilla" flavor profile. Yielding an exclusive outturn of only 175 bottles, it presents a lush, bright, and easygoing character bursting with sweet vanilla, juicy orchard fruits, creamy custard, and delicate herbal floral notes.

Food Pairing: Pairs well with lemon tart, vanilla bean panna cotta, fresh fruit pavlova, peach cobbler, or mild goat cheese.

Tasting Notes: A lush, sweet, and vibrant single grain whisky featuring juicy pears, green apples, vanilla custard, Chantilly cream, and delicate bee pollen tea.

Nose: Fragrant aromas of semi-sweet white wine, lemonade, pineapple, crisp pears, green apples, vanilla pod, and fresh spring grass with white flowers.

Palate: Lush and citric on entry, opening into sweet juicy fruit, grape, creamy tonka bean panna cotta, vanilla custard, and honeyed malt.

Finish: Long and easygoing with lingering Chantilly cream, delicate bee pollen tea, and soft toasted oak.

Serve: Enjoy neat in a Glencairn glass or with a splash of water to unlock its delicate vanilla cream, floral, and juicy fruit layers.