Review #343; Scotch #125: Croftengea 7yr 2011 SMWS 122.27 “Panna Cotta, Kilts and Candlelight”

This is a 7 year old Croftengea from the SMWS, aged for 7years in a 2nd Fill Ex-Bourbon barrel. It was then bottled at cask strength with no additives. Let’ see how it holds up

ABV: 59.3%

Nose: Strong Malt, Vanilla, Musty Corn, Black Pepper, light honey.

Palate: Medium Mouthfeel, Cereals, Malt. Some Pepper, Light Vanilla, a bit of heat, musty corn, grass.

Finish: Short, Oak Spice, Black Pepper, Hint of Vanilla. Musty

Rating: 4/10

This is fine, if unremarkable. Very light in terms of body and flavor for being as high proof as it is. It tastes young and is a tad hot, so this may have needed a few more years in the barrel for me.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect