Heaven Hill Scotch Malt Whisky Society SMWS Whiskey 20 Year Old · 1984 Vintage

Colour

A dark, burnished amber with copper-gold highlights and a mahogany undertone.

Nose

Polished oak and vanilla bean open the nose, unfurling rich caramel and toffee across a warm, sun-kissed profile. Dried orchard fruit threads with orange zest and a gentle white pepper, while cinnamon and clove add spice. Toasted almond and a whisper of tobacco rest on a bold, resinous finish of oak, kept vibrant by the high proof.

Palate

Massive, unctuous palate floods the mouth with caramelized vanilla, toffee and maple syrup, woven with generous toasted oak. Dried fruit notes—fig and raisin—emerge alongside spiced warmth of cinnamon and clove, finishing with a long, velvety embrace of oak, leather and a peppery bite.

Finish

An enduring, velvety finish of warm vanilla, caramel and toasted oak, with a spine of spice. Dried fruit and orange zest weave through, fading into a resinous, cocoa-tinted fade that lingers long on the palate.