Smögen 2014 8 YO

Smögen 2014 8 YO, 59 %

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Distilled July 2014 and bottled August 2022. Matured in ex-PX hogsheads, and limited to 2382 bottles.

It sold at SEK 816 (38434) in Sweden, but is now sold out.

Nose: I’m greeted with a deep, dark, almost murky aroma. It's a blend of dried fruits, the dampness of an earth cellar, and the scent of wet leaves on an autumn wood path after heavy rain. As it breathes, it becomes more aromatic yet retains a 'dirty' essence. Imagine a distant pine wood on fire, red berries, and orchard fruits dusted with soot and hot embers. Over time, there's the earthy freshness of root vegetables straight from the soil.

Taste: Full-bodied and potent. The profile is rich in fruity, peaty notes. Orchard fruits and red berries are now joined by the slightly bitter touch of rowan berries. It's massively smoky and peaty, yet it manages a gentle caress on the palate.

Finish: A long finish where dried fruits become more assertive, deeper, and darker. You'll taste dark spices, soot, freshly turned black soil, and a hint of mild oak. It's like sugar cubes soaked in the essence of autumn, with the smoldering pine wood forest still lingering in the distance.

Comment: I love this!

Score 91/100

This is Nordic whisky review #382 here on Whisky Saga. See them all here.

Sláinte!
-Thomas