72.121 All the right steps

Description

Kimi Kim’s take

“All the Right Steps lives up to its name. On the nose, it opens with bright aromas of flat lemonade, orange Fanta, with a subtle aged newspaper and dried chamomile feel to it. As it develops, a creamy sweetness emerges with notes of lemon meringue, vanilla custard, and even a hint of Assam milk tea. The mid-palate has a bright, gripping texture, suggesting golden kiwi and a touch of unripe papaya with a mild nutty element. At 43.2% ABV, it comes in unusually low for an SMWS bottling; a beautifully executed and fun dram to sit with and savour over time.”

— Kimi Kim; 2025 Australian Malt Whisky Tasting Champion

Tasting Panel notes

Complex beyond belief, aromas danced between flaked almonds, figs and raisins before prancing over pancakes doused with lemon juice, cinnamon and sugar. A warming tingle on the tongue tangoed towards sweet melon, clover honey and lime curd. There was even room for earthier notes of root ginger and fresh tobacco. Water kicked off a cha-cha-cha of vanilla sponge cake and country hedgerows dotted with rosehips. Large chunks of white chocolate then sashayed with soft caramel, ripe mango and assam tea. Nutty characters dipped in chocolate now took to the floor, perfectly in step with syrup alongside clementines and dried chamomile flowers.

This is a truly unique opportunity to own and enjoy a single-cask, cask-strength 40-year-old Speyside whisky for a very attractive price.