89 / 100
The balance between spice and sweetness is the draw here. Cinnamon sugar and the later baking spices bring a measured warmth, while toffee, caramel and ripe fruit keep sweetness in view. That contrast sounds more engaging than a simply sweet sherried style, and toasted almond and dried fruit give the long finish a grounded close. This reads as a composed, richly layered Speyside single malt.
Reviewed by sunbeamwren
- Nose
- Ripe peaches, Toffee, Raisins, Hints of tropical fruits, Orange, Honey, Cinnamon sugar
- Palate
- Rich tropical fruits, Creamy butter, Apricot, Pineapple, Caramel, Vanilla, Baking spices like cinnamon and nutmeg
- Finish
- Caramelized crème brûlée, Toasted almond, Gentle spice, Dried fruit