SMWS Nutty, Zesty Gooey Starlaw 2015 10 Year Old #17.2

SMWS G17.2 is a single-cask single grain Scotch whisky distilled at the modern Starlaw Distillery (Glen Catrine / La Martiniquaise) in Livingston and bottled by The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS). Distilled at Starlaw and matured for 10 years, this release highlights the smooth, grain-forward character of Starlaw's column-still production. Bottled at natural cask strength without chill filtration or added caramel coloring, it presents a bright, dessert-like profile bursting with sweet vanilla, toasted coconut, butterscotch, and warm wood spice.

Food Pairing: Pairs well with butterscotch pudding, pecan pie, vanilla bean ice cream, light charcuterie, and aged Gouda cheese.

Tasting Notes: A sweet, light, and indulgent single grain whisky featuring notes of toasted coconut, vanilla pod, golden syrup, and gentle oak spice.

Nose: Inviting aromas of sweet vanilla bean, buttered popcorn, toasted coconut flakes, lemon zest, and light oak.

Palate: Smooth and creamy on the palate with layers of butterscotch, caramel, toasted grain, soft honey, and subtle nutmeg spice.

Finish: Clean and medium in length with persistent sweetness, vanilla cream, and lingering warm wood spice.

Serve: Enjoy neat in a Glencairn glass or with a few drops of water to open up its sweet dessert and grain layers.