87 / 100
The creamy sweetness and dark chocolate give the palate a satisfying centre, while the subtle smoke keeps the fruit from feeling too soft. The finish is the useful counterpoint: medium in length, with soft peat smoke trailing into dried fruit, leather and faint clove warmth. It doesn’t overstay its welcome, but there’s enough detail in that closing mix to make this a warmly appealing Speyside malt.
Reviewed by shortwave compass
- Nose
- Sweet toffee, Caramel, Rich forest fruits, Dark chocolate, Cracked black pepper, Soft peat smoke
- Palate
- Creamy and sweet, Ripe apples, Black cherry, Toasted malt, Charred oak, Dark chocolate, Orange peel, Subtle hint of smoke
- Finish
- Medium in length, Creamy texture, Trailing soft peat smoke, Dried fruit, Leather, Faint clove warmth