SMWS Heresy Batch 34 Smouldering Mojo 10 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

SMWS Smouldering Mojo is an experimental 10-year-old small-batch blended malt from the Society’s Heresy range, bringing together peated Islay Scotch with an unusual combination of mezcal-seasoned, bourbon and sherry casks. Distilled on 16 September 2014 and bottled at 49.9% ABV for the Canadian release, it delivers an intensely smoky, coastal and herbal character. Mezcal-seasoned oak adds another dimension to the peat, creating layers of sea spray, charred herbs, citrus, molasses, tar and savoury barbecue flavours. 

Food Pairing: Pair with smoked pork ribs, barbecue lamb, hickory-smoked salmon, grilled sausages, smoked brisket, charred citrus or mature smoked cheese.

Tasting Notes: An adventurous combination of peat smoke, coastal salinity, herbs, dark sweetness and charred citrus, with mezcal-seasoned oak amplifying the whisky’s smoky character.

Nose: Savoury sea spray leads into intense smoke, thyme, rosemary and marjoram, accompanied by burnt lime, caramel, bruised apples and chutney.

Palate: Sweet molasses, tar, black tea and smoke develop into treacle-cured ham, hickory-smoked salmon and charred rosemary, with cumin, orange, lime, coriander and mint adding an unusual herbal-citrus dimension.

Finish: Long, smoky and savoury with lingering ash, citrus, herbs, sweet peat and earthy agave-influenced character.

Serve: Enjoy neat first, then add a small splash of water. Dilution brings out brighter lime, cardamom, smoky agave sweetness, grilled pear, coconut and fresh herbal notes.