115.41 Kick Back And Relax

Kick Back And Relax is Scotch Malt Whisky Society cask 115.41, a single cask single malt Scotch whisky from Knockdhu. The Society labels its bottlings with a numbered code instead of the distillery name, and code 115 is Knockdhu. The Society lists its region as Speyside. Distilled on 16 October 2014, it spent six years in an ex-bourbon hogshead before being moved to a second-fill oloroso hogshead, for 11 years in total. The Society's Tasting Panel placed it in the 'Dried fruits & spices' flavour profile. Like all Society whiskies it was bottled at cask strength, here 62.7% ABV, without chill filtration. The cask yielded 275 bottles, and this listing is the 700ml bottle.

Nose: Earthy honey on toast, eucalyptus balm, polished leather, marmalade and fresh berries; water brings black forest cupcakes and coffee liqueur cheesecake.

Palate: Toasted marshmallow, chocolate-covered marzipan and amarena cherries; water gives chocolate mousse and cherry-amaretto hot chocolate.

Finish: Vanilla and coconut.

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.