86 / 100
The bourbon and quarter cask details give this whisky a clear point of interest. The notes balance vanilla and dried fruit with dry peat and pepper, a contrast I like. The astringent finish keeps the sweetness from feeling too easy.
Reviewed by harbour_atlas
- Nose
- Fresh, fruity, dry peat, Light sweet syrup, Green apple, Vanilla
- Palate
- Candied ginger and honeyed grain, Light peat and smoke, Dried fruit, Spicy oak
- Finish
- Peppery, dry, and astringent, Sweet, with decent peat, Oakey tannins, Ginger and fennel