88 / 100
The long, balanced finish is the strongest point for me here. Its touch of oak offers a measured contrast to the black cherries and dark chocolate on the palate, without making oak the whole story. Ginger on the palate sits comfortably alongside the deep spice and spiced orange on the nose, while praline gives the opening another dimension. I tend to favour spice and oak in a single malt, so this combination suits my preferences. The description of the finish is appealing precisely because it is both long and balanced. It suggests a lasting impression that leaves room for the richer flavours rather than competing with them.
Reviewed by HoneycombCloud
- Nose
- Deep spice, Praline, Spiced orange
- Palate
- Black cherries, Ginger, Dark chocolate
- Finish
- Long and balanced, A touch of oak