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Back with another SMWS review, this time an ex-bourbon cask Glen Spey playfully dubbed “Bath Time in the Classroom.” Hailing from the “Sweet and Spicy” profile, let’s see if that’s how the sip ends up!

SMWS “Bath Time in the Classroom” 80.36 (9 Years, 118.2 Proof)

Nose: Honeycomb, white grape, vanilla.

Palate: More honeycomb, graham cracker, vanilla wafer and dry oak.

Finish: LOT of spice, chili pepper and barrel spice. Honestly you also could have fooled me that this had some sauternes influence. Dried white grapes, and a dry, tannic finish.

Sub-par to Good (4.5/10)

Overall: This is a little uneven for me. I get the sweet and spicy profile, but the spice comes on HARD and a little abrupt. I love a ton of what I’ve had thus far from SMWS, but this one misses the mark a bit for me