The evocatively titled Pineapple Bananza is the latest addition to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s experimental Heresy range; it’s a small-batch Irish single malt whiskey created in collaboration with Dunville’s Irish Whiskey.
Batch 38: Pineapple Bananza stands out for both its origin and production style. Irish whiskey is an infrequent guest in the Society’s portfolio, and this latest release is likely to draw interest from members keen to explore beyond Scotch.
Pineapple Bananza is a triple-distilled Irish single malt, a process said to contribute to a smoother, fruit-forward spirit; here it underpins what the Society describes as a full-bodied, tropical profile.
Distilled April 30 2014 and aged for 10 years, the whiskey is bottled at 50% ABV.
Maturation has taken place in a combination of first-fill bourbon and oloroso sherry casks, a pairing that contributes a tropical, confectionery-led profile.
Pineapple Bananza is a triple-distilled Irish single malt, a process said to contribute to a smoother, fruit-forward spirit…
SMWS Batch 38: Pineapple Bananza tasting notes
This is a flavoursome dram, with crowd-pleasing layers.
On the nose Pineapple Bananza offers sherry sweetness, orange zest, hard toffee and titular pineapple. Flavours of chocolate liqueur, almond cream, and burnt banana bread crust follow, before the whisky exits with a wash of red wine tannins.
Founded in 1983, SMWS is a membership‑based whisky society specialising in exclusive single‑cask, single‑malt bottlings.
Pineapple Bananza is available exclusively to members of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, priced at £75 per bottle. For more about the SMWS visit smws.com.
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Laphroaig has released Strong Characters Chapter Two, a limited-edition 35 Year Old single malt celebrating Dugald Johnston, the son of co-founder Donald Johnston. The release follows the inaugural 33 Year Old bottling, which honoured Donald, and continues a series recognising those who have shaped the Islay distillery’s history. Dugald inherited Laphroaig during a difficult period…
London’s Shogun Sakes is putting English sake on the drinks map with a Peckham-brewed Junmai that could make an intriguing Christmas gift for spirits enthusiasts. Traditionally associated with Japan, the rice-based drink is now finding a foothold in the UK, with independent producer Shogun Sakes brewing its Pure English Sake in small batches in Peckham.…
The evocatively titled Pineapple Bananza is the latest addition to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s experimental Heresy range; it’s a small-batch Irish single malt whiskey created in collaboration with Dunville’s Irish Whiskey.
Batch 38: Pineapple Bananza stands out for both its origin and production style. Irish whiskey is an infrequent guest in the Society’s portfolio, and this latest release is likely to draw interest from members keen to explore beyond Scotch.
Pineapple Bananza is a triple-distilled Irish single malt, a process said to contribute to a smoother, fruit-forward spirit; here it underpins what the Society describes as a full-bodied, tropical profile.
Distilled April 30 2014 and aged for 10 years, the whiskey is bottled at 50% ABV.
Maturation has taken place in a combination of first-fill bourbon and oloroso sherry casks, a pairing that contributes a tropical, confectionery-led profile.
SMWS Batch 38: Pineapple Bananza tasting notes
This is a flavoursome dram, with crowd-pleasing layers.
On the nose Pineapple Bananza offers sherry sweetness, orange zest, hard toffee and titular pineapple. Flavours of chocolate liqueur, almond cream, and burnt banana bread crust follow, before the whisky exits with a wash of red wine tannins.
Founded in 1983, SMWS is a membership‑based whisky society specialising in exclusive single‑cask, single‑malt bottlings.
Pineapple Bananza is available exclusively to members of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, priced at £75 per bottle. For more about the SMWS visit smws.com.
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Prawn lovers, we have found your festive dining plans in the capital. ISSO Prawn Crazy, the new Sri Lankan restaurant in Canary Wharf, is serving three Christmas menus packed with seafood, curries and traditional island flavours. Book a festive meal and you could also win a holiday to Sri Lanka for two in 2027. Available…
Laphroaig Strong Characters Chapter Two is a 35 Year Old single malt tribute to its historic distillery owner
Laphroaig has released Strong Characters Chapter Two, a limited-edition 35 Year Old single malt celebrating Dugald Johnston, the son of co-founder Donald Johnston. The release follows the inaugural 33 Year Old bottling, which honoured Donald, and continues a series recognising those who have shaped the Islay distillery’s history. Dugald inherited Laphroaig during a difficult period…
This Peckham-brewed Pure English Sake is a different kind of festive pour
London’s Shogun Sakes is putting English sake on the drinks map with a Peckham-brewed Junmai that could make an intriguing Christmas gift for spirits enthusiasts. Traditionally associated with Japan, the rice-based drink is now finding a foothold in the UK, with independent producer Shogun Sakes brewing its Pure English Sake in small batches in Peckham.…
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