87 / 100
The stated 59.5% ABV, or alcohol by volume, gives this 13-year-old Highland single malt a clear high-strength context, without needing to make claims about how it feels. Its tropical fruit and rich sweetness sound generous, while the finish's spice and tartness offer a useful counterpoint. That balance appeals to me: a fruit-led character with a little edge, rather than sweetness alone.
Reviewed by silver compass
- Nose
- Deeply tropical fruit, mainly pineapple and sweet berries.
- Palate
- Full-bodied and fruity, with tropical fruit and rich sweetness.
- Finish
- Lingering fruity sweetness with spice and tartness.