From Sweden's High Coast distillery comes the third release in it's peated Silent Mills Collection, a tribute to the bygone sawmills that once lined the river Ångermanälven. Silent Mills – #3 Svanö is initially matured in bourbon barrels, with a portion of the whisky then treated to an additional maturation in virgin Swedish oak casks. Bottled at 51% and with a phenol content of 51 PPM, this is by no means a shy dram, but backed by expert craftsmanship, it remains wonderfully complex and balanced.
Subtle smoke considering the phenol content, rich oaky vanilla, buttery apple cake, and a touch of waxy lemon peel.
Sweet smoke develops, with creamy vanilla custard, poached pears and apple peels, and gentle, warming spice.
The peat lingers, but doesn't overpower. Stewed fruits remain, with the lemon peel re-emerging.
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