84 / 100
The nose brings together walnuts, barley and honey with pepper, smoke and leather, so it has more than one direction to follow. On the palate, the described richness and softness give way to fudge and a touch of rum; the finish shifts toward cereals, toasted oak and vanilla spice. That change from the smoky, herbal nose to a softer palate is the part that gives this whisky its character. It sounds measured rather than showy, with enough contrast to hold my interest.
Reviewed by rainy.tram
- Nose
- Walnuts, honey, barley, pepper, smoke, herbal notes, leather, cigar boxes, a little fudge.
- Palate
- Rich and soft, with fudge and a touch of rum.
- Finish
- Cereals, toasted oak, vanilla spice and caramel.