Name: Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead
Brand: Smögen
Price: 163.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead taste like?

Accepted Answer

Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead is characterised by Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Toasted notes. Smögen's 9-year-old single malt was distilled in 2013 and matured in a single oloroso sherry hogshead before bottling at cask strength in 2022. This peated Swedish whisky, produced in 382 bottles and bottled without colouring or chill filtration, shows coastal peat and sherry complexity.

Question 2

Is Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead is intensely smoky and peaty, scoring 80/100 on the smoke scale. Expect heavy peat, bonfires, and medicinal notes.

Question 3

Is Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead sweet?

Accepted Answer

Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead has some sweetness (53/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead is a challenging dram with intense peat smoke and high ABV (59.6%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead costs £163 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 59.6% ABV, Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead?

Accepted Answer

Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead pairs well with smoked salmon, oysters, dark chocolate, aged cheddar, and chargrilled meats. The smoky, peaty character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the complex peat smoke and full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead?

Accepted Answer

Serve Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead similar to Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead and Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) share a similar flavour profile (Smokey) and are in a similar price range. Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) costs £112.5 vs £163 for Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead.

Question 11

Is Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead similar to Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead and Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old share a similar flavour profile (Chocolate, Toasted) and are in a similar price range. Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old costs £180 vs £163 for Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead.

Question 12

How does Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead compare to Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)?

Accepted Answer

Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead and Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Smögen 9 Year Old 2013 Single Sherry Hogshead is bold and smoky, while Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is known for Fresh Fruit, Citric, Vanilla notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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