Tasting Notes
- Nose: Rich oak spices, honeyed malt sweetness, dried orchard fruits, subtle peat smoke, vanilla custard
- Palate: Full-bodied and warming, crystallized ginger, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, toffee apple, gentle maritime salinity
- Finish: Long and complex, lingering oak tannins, sweet spices, dried fruit compote, warming alcohol heat
Product Details
| Spirit Type | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
|---|---|
| ABV | 58.3% |
| Volume | 700ml |
| Age Statement | 11 Years |
| Cask Number | 60.57 |
| Bottles Produced | 141 |
| Region | Scotland |
| Filtration | Non-chill filtered |
| Collection | The Creators Collection |
Perfect For
- Whisky Collectors: An extremely limited release with only 141 bottles worldwide
- Cask Strength Enthusiasts: Experience whisky at its most authentic, straight from the cask
- Special Occasions: Mark milestone moments with this exclusive single malt
- Contemplative Sipping: Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to unlock complexity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does SMWS Cask 60.57 taste like?
This 11-year-old single malt delivers a rich, full-bodied experience with honeyed malt sweetness, oak spices, and dried fruits on the nose, followed by crystallized ginger, dark chocolate, and toffee apple on the palate. The high proof intensity is balanced by natural cask maturation flavors, creating a complex and rewarding dram for experienced whisky drinkers.
Should I add water to this cask strength whisky?
At 58.3% ABV, this whisky can be enjoyed neat for maximum intensity, but adding a few drops of room temperature water will help open up the flavors and make it more approachable. Start with just a teaspoon and adjust to your preference, as the high proof can initially mask some of the subtle flavor notes.
What makes SMWS bottlings special?
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society selects only exceptional single casks, bottling them at natural cask strength without chill filtration or added coloring. Each release represents a unique moment in time, with flavor profiles that can never be exactly replicated. This exclusivity and authenticity makes SMWS bottlings highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs.
How rare is this particular bottling?
With only 141 bottles produced worldwide, Cask 60.57 is exceptionally rare. Once these bottles are sold, no more will ever be made, making it a true collector's item. The limited availability reflects the Society's commitment to releasing only the finest individual casks when they reach perfect maturity.
What is similar to this SMWS release?
For those who enjoy this style, look for other SMWS cask strength releases or independent bottlings from Scotland's diverse regions. The complexity and intensity are comparable to other 11-15 year old single malts bottled at natural strength, though each SMWS release offers a completely unique flavor profile shaped by its individual cask journey.
You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.