The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 1979 24 Years Single Malt Whisky

Yamazaki 1979 SMWS 119.2

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

United Kingdom

4.0
★★★½

11 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
24 years
ABV
57.4%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Yamazaki
Distillation Year
06.1979
Bottling Year
06.2003
Cask Types
Japanese Oak

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Lowest Price:€380.00(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, had a wee dram tonight 🥃. Nose is proper lovely. Hint of smoke like a cozy fire 🔥. Maybe some dried fruit too? On the palate... smooth but got a kick. Sweet honey 🍯 mixed with spice. Makes you feel warm inside, definetly comforting on a cold nite. Finish lingers nicely. Not too harsh. Just what you need after a long day. Cheers mates 🍻.

2#2

Right, had a wee dram tonight. 🥃 Smells proper sweet, like honey and dried fruit 🍯. Goes down smooth, bit of spice warming the chest 🔥. Finish lingers nicely... definately something special. Perfect for a rainy eveing in. 🌧️ Cheers! 🍻

3#3

Wow, that's a real fruit bomb! 🍎🍐 First hit is apple, pear, and peach... so juicy. Then it gets all rich and comfy. Yum... honey and toffee, with a nice vanilla oakiness. 🍯🍬 Bit of a spicy kick in there too... cinnamon, clove, nutmeg maybe. Keeps it intresting! Mouthfeel is gorgeus, proper silky. Goes down a treat. 👍 A real belter, this one. Cheers! 🥃

4#4

Right then, just had a dram. 👃 First hit is all malty, like warm bread crust, a bit of that lovely barley sugar. Then it gets interesting, some orange peel and... is that fresh ginger? 🤔 Taste-wise, it's proper warming. 🍊 Citrusy at first, then a chewy toffee note comes in. Textures a bit oily, coats the mouth nicely. There's a hint of something spicy, maybe clove, definately there. The finish is where it gets me. It's long, warming 🔥, with a lingering sweetness that turns a bit dry. Like licking a wooden spoon after making custard. Overall, a good solid sipper. Makes you wanna sit back and relax. Lovely stuff.

5#5

Ooh this one's proper lush! 🥃 Nose first... getting loads of honey and a bit of toffee, maybe sultanas? A wisp of smoke in the back too. On the palate it's smooth, like warm vanilla custard meets a little orange peel. Then comes this lovely spicy kick - ginger, maybe a pinch of cinnamon. 👍 Finish is long and warming, with that smoky note coming back through. Very easy drinking indeed. Could defo have another. 😄

6#6

Just had a sip – oh wow, it's so honeyy and smooth 🍯 Notes of vanilla and toffee hitting first, then a bit of oakk and spice 🪵✨ Tastes like raisins and dark chocolate, maybe some cherries? 🍒 Really warming on the way down, lovely autumn evening vibe 🍂 Bit of cinnamon and citrus peel coming through now, very moreish. Definitely gets better as it opens up! 😊

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