100.45 On The Side Of Equilibrium

On The Side Of Equilibrium is Scotch Malt Whisky Society cask 100.45, a single cask single malt Scotch whisky from Strathmill. The Society labels its bottlings with a numbered code instead of the distillery name, and code 100 is Strathmill. The Society lists its region as Speyside. Distilled on 22 June 2012, it spent seven years in an ex-bourbon hogshead before being moved to a first-fill Shiraz hogshead, for 12 years in total. The Society's Tasting Panel placed it in the 'Spicy & dry' flavour profile. Like all Society whiskies it was bottled at cask strength, here 58.6% ABV, without chill filtration. The cask yielded 259 bottles, and this listing is the 700ml bottle.

Nose: Grapes on popcorn, raspberries on candy floss, orange peel and lilies; water adds honey, strawberry candy, lavender and rosewater.

Palate: Mouth-watering exotic fruit, whipped ice cream, French toast and strawberry syrup with a touch of chewing tobacco.

Finish: Long and dry, with black tea, fennel and cardamom.

Serve: Taste it neat first, then add water a few drops at a time; the Panel's notes change noticeably once the whisky is reduced.