89 / 100
There’s a lovely contrast here: orange marmalade and green apple on the nose meet burnt wax, while the palate turns more bitter and gently spiced. The peat is described as light and distinctly Highland in character, rather than taking over. At 40% ABV, the bottling has a measured strength, and the notes suggest plenty of character without leaning on high proof. A distinctive old Highland single malt, with the wax and citrus combination doing the most to set it apart.
Reviewed by silver lantern
- Nose
- Burnt wax, green apple, orange marmalade, and orange blossom, Fresh mineral notes, toasted cereal grains, honey, ginger, white pepper, and a hint of peat
- Palate
- Burnt wax and peat, citrus bitterness, a hint of honey, and gentle spices
- Finish
- Peat and white pepper, with dry bitterness and a vegetal quality