88 / 100
The appeal here is the balance between generous dried fruit and quieter toasted oak. Fig and raisin carry through from the nose to the palate, while orange zest, almond and gentle spice give the darker chocolate and toffee some lift. The finish keeps that same measured character, with oak, cocoa and warming spice rather than a sudden change of direction. For a blended whisky, this sounds composed and richly detailed without relying on age alone to make the case.
Reviewed by shortwave_atlas
- Nose
- Dark fruit, toasted oak, raisins, fig and orange zest, Caramel, almond, cocoa and gentle spice
- Palate
- Dried fig and raisin with dark chocolate, Toasted almond, toffee, cinnamon and subtle oak polish
- Finish
- Velvety oak, dried fruit and cocoa, Gentle warming spices