94.34 That Heilan Feelin

Scotch Malt Whisky Society cask 94.34, That Heilan' Feelin', is a 13 year old single cask single malt Scotch whisky from the Fettercairn distillery in the Highland region (SMWS distillery code 94). Distilled on 9 January 2009, it was matured in a first-fill ex-bourbon barrel. It was bottled at cask strength, 56.9% ABV in a 700 ml bottle, with an outturn of 169 bottles, and the Society files it under its Spicy & sweet flavour profile. An older-style, waxy Highland profile: burlap, clove oil and orange oil with almonds and hazelnut on the nose, and polish, fruity waxes, pollen and wintergreen on the palate; water brings Bakewell tart, custard and sweet stout. Like all Society bottlings, it is presented without chill filtration.

Nose: Burlap, clove oil and mustard seed, waxed canvas, orange oil, flaked almonds and hazelnut cream; water adds chamois leather, fir resin, dried heather and apple turnover

Palate: Shoe polish, pumpkin seed oil, fruity waxes, pollen, wintergreen and myrtle; water brings Bakewell tart, custard, sweet stout, brown bread and menthol wax

Serve: Neat at first, then with a few drops of water to open it up; at full cask strength it rewards a little patience.