Smögen 2013 9 YO (LMdW)

Smögen 2013 9 YO (LMdW), 59.6 %

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This Smögen was bottled exclusively for La Maison du Whisky (LMdW) in France. Matured in a single 1st fill ex-Oloroso sherry (cask #7/2013). Limited to 382 bottles.

The Smögen 2013 9 YO is still available online from LMdW at € 199.

Nose: Dive in, and it's like walking into a dessert shop. Beautifully refined, we're talking creamy vanilla and that almond pudding your grandma used to make. The peat and smoke? So seamlessly blended, it's like a secret base layer, holding everything up. Oh, and don’t miss those indulgent dark chocolate hints. Let it sit, and a sprinkle of white pepper and toasted oak sneaks in.

Taste: A hearty full-bodied experience. It packs a punch – a mix of intensity and rugged charm. It's spicy, peaty, and bursting with fruits. Imagine a bonfire at a tropical fruit farm, with hints of chocolate and honey drizzled on top.

Finish: It sticks around, flaunting its rich peat character, paired with some deep fruity vibes. Picture biting into juicy mandarins and slightly bitter oranges.

Comment: Spot on!

Score 87/100

This is Nordic whisky review #362 here on Whisky Saga. See them all here.

Sláinte!
-Thomas