86 / 100
A 12-year-old Scottish Islay single malt with a sweet, rich character: blackcurrant jam and vanilla on the nose, followed by sherry, roasted nuts, malt and sultanas on the palate. Cloves and warming spice add a firmer edge, while the subtle coastal influence and sea-salt finish keep it from feeling purely dessert-led. The contrast between ripe sweetness and coastal notes is the most appealing part for me. The name lists sherry, bourbon and whisky casks, but does not specify a cask sequence or finishing stage.
Reviewed by cloudberrywren
- Nose
- Blackcurrant jam, Vanilla, Cloves, Hint of seaweed
- Palate
- Rich sherry, Roasted nuts, Sweet malt, Sultanas, Warming spice, Velvet caramel, Subtle coastal influence
- Finish
- Long and lingering, Rich and full-bodied, Spray of sea salt