87 / 100
This is a peat-led single malt with a strong coastal character. The nose combines intense smoke and tar with seaweed and seashell notes, while lemon provides a contrasting citrus note. On the palate, vanilla and subtle sweetness sit alongside the smoke, but pepper, spices and smoked fish keep it firmly savoury. The finish deserves particular attention: the smoke lingers, with warm peat, prominent herbal notes, lemon zest and camphor. That lasting peat character suits a preference for a finish that remains clearly defined. For my taste, the spice and lemon make the heavier notes more interesting, though the tar and medicinal character could be a reservation for someone seeking a gentler whisky.
Reviewed by HoneycombCloud
- Nose
- Intense peat smoke and tar, Seaweed and seashells, Lemon and hessian-like earthiness
- Palate
- Smoke and peat, Vanilla and subtle sweetness, Pepper and spices, Smoked fish, seaweed, medicinal and herbal notes
- Finish
- Warm peat and lingering smoke, Prominent herbal notes, Lemon zest and camphor