88 / 100
The banana, vanilla, and fruity citrus make for a lively opening, while the palate brings in sweet malted barley alongside toffee and toasted oak. I like that the malt has a clear place here, rather than getting lost among the richer fruit and caramel notes. The finish keeps the oak and honey in view, with gentle spice and a hint of tobacco. A cheerful, layered single malt, with plenty to explore without leaning on superlatives.
Reviewed by silver_pebble
- Nose
- Ripe banana, Vanilla, Subtle pecan sponge, Toffee-peanut brittle, Warm honey, Fruity citrus
- Palate
- Toasted oak, Woody spices, Sun-baked dried fruits, Toffee, Sweet malted barley, Ripe peach, Coconut, Creamy butterscotch, Caramel milkshake
- Finish
- Long, Gentle spiciness, Smooth, honeyed aftertaste, Toasted oak, Honey, Tobacco