88 / 100
The contrast between the fruitier, sweeter nose and the drier, more sherried palate gives this whisky some welcome movement. Strawberries, biscuits and dried fruits lead into caramel and honey, while the slight bitter or burnt edge keeps the sweetness from feeling too simple. The finish carries that shift into darker maple syrup, with stewed pear and lingering spice. A richly layered character, with the fruit and spice doing more than simply adding sweetness.
Reviewed by silver_pebble
- Nose
- Strawberries and vanilla ice-cream, Biscuits and dried fruits, Honey, orange peel, sweet oak vanilla, delicate ginger spice
- Palate
- Fruitier and drier sherry notes, Caramel and honey, A slight bitter or burnt edge, Tangy citrus, gentle vanilla, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg
- Finish
- Medium length, relatively heavy, Honey changing into darker maple syrup, Stewed pear, raisins and a little liquorice, Lingering oak spice, citrus and spice