BANFF 1977-1992 15yo The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 67.3 61.7%

The aroma showcased the Society's signature characteristics. BANFF BANFF 1977-1992 15yo THE SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY 67.3 61.7% The nose presented plain cask notes, lemon, ginger, white wine, and a rustic, flavorful maltiness. On the palate, it delivered a powerful attack with plain yet savory malt sweetness, lemon, a restrained sweetness, and pronounced citrus acidity, finishing with spicy, clean notes. 【Good/Very Good】 This is a 15-year-old bottling of BANFF (number 67) from The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, combining distillates from 1977 and 1992. SMWS bottlings of this era's relatively short-matured malts often have thin cask influence and high-proof profiles. This BANFF is no exception, with minimal cask character and a straightforward nose emphasizing lemony citrus notes and well-preserved maltiness. While still powerful and lacking complexity today, it's likely that the original release had a more rugged, monolithic character. Though high-proof malts like this tend to show limited bottle aging, over 25 years have passed since bottling, allowing refined nuances like white wine-like tones and a more polished maltiness to emerge. I've grown quite fond of this type of malt in recent years, enjoying its savory depth. It's intriguing to consider what flavor profile this malt might develop as it further dries out—while the body may persist for some time, determining its optimal drinking window remains an interesting topic for future exploration.