RHUBARB AND FIG CRUMBLE
We imagined making delicious orange and kumquat marmalade as we cooked pork loin in cider and poured ourselves a pint of heather ale. The taste was floral, with a full malt body and plenty of herbal spice, as well as cracked black pepper on tinned fruit salad.
Following reduction, the fruity aroma of ripe red apples arrived ahead of the scent of toasted almond flakes, rhubarb and fig crumble before a freshly brewed cup of rosehip and cranberry tea emerged. On the palate, the tea changed to a sweet hibiscus accompanied by milk chocolate and pear mille-feuille, preceding churros in the finish. Bottled for the 2024 Highland Whisky Festival.
*Giving Spirit bottle: 100% of SMWS Canada’s profits from its sales will go to First Book Canada
What Makes this whisky Different?
SMWS Distillery 55 Rare Release – "Rhubarb & Fig Crumble"
8 years old; Refill & new oak bourbon & HTMC chinapin barrels; Highland
Ever had a dessert so good you wanted to bottle it? Well, someone at the distillery clearly had the same idea, because "Rhubarb & Fig Crumble" is exactly what it sounds like—comforting, rich, and just a little bit indulgent.
Aged 8 years in a combination of refill & new oak bourbon barrels and HTMC Chinquapin barrels, this Highland dram is a delicious experiment gone very, very right.
The Tasting Experience
On the nose, it’s like stepping into a warm kitchen—baked figs, stewed rhubarb, and buttery shortcrust pastry fresh from the oven. There’s a drizzle of golden honey and a pinch of cinnamon, all wrapped up in a gentle, oaky hug.
Take a sip, and the dessert table unfolds—sweet vanilla custard, caramelized brown sugar, and a swirl of tart red berries. The Chinquapin oak (a rare choice, and a brilliant one) adds a spicy, toasty depth, balancing the sweetness with a subtle nuttiness. The finish? Long, rich, and slightly buttery, like the last bite of crumble you wish would never end.
Why You Need This Bottle
This whisky is a dessert lover’s dream with a Highland kick—sweet yet complex, comforting yet bold. Whether you’re celebrating, winding down, or just in the mood for something utterly delicious, this dram is the perfect treat.
But like any great dessert, it won’t last forever. Grab your bottle of "Rhubarb & Fig Crumble" before someone else nabs the last slice.
🥃🔥 Ready to dig in?