Old Smitty's Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review

Tasting Notes

Nose: Floral malt, almond and green apple, with light vanilla sweetness and peppery spice.

Palate: Vanilla and green apple with soft dried berry fruit, cream and black pepper.

Finish: Subtle and lingering, with gentle malt and vanilla.

Summary

Old Smitty’s is a no-age-statement, unpeated Highland single malt Scotch in Brave New Spirits’ Volume Brands range, bottled at 40% ABV. It is made in small batches from first-fill, second-fill and refill bourbon casks and is chill-filtered. Its character is rounded and easy-drinking, combining fruit, malt, vanilla and restrained spice.

Interesting Facts

• The official data sheet specifies small batches drawn from first-fill, second-fill and refill bourbon casks.
• It is bottled at 40% ABV in 700 ml bottles and is chill-filtered.
• Brave New Spirits does not name the source distillery, describing the whisky only as selected from one of Scotland’s distilleries.