88 / 100
The finish has a nice little tug to it: medium to long, dry and firm, with oak, milk chocolate and raisins carrying through to lingering nuttiness. Earlier, the creamy vanilla and sherry sweetness meet warm spice and soft fruit, so there’s plenty to follow without the notes feeling like a jumble. I’m drawn to that contrast between the sweet middle and the drier, nutty close. A playful Highland malt with a finish that sticks around.
Reviewed by PocketSoda
- Nose
- Sweet, creamy vanilla, ginger and spiced mulled wine, Pear, sherried autumn fruits, chocolate praline and sun-dried raisins, Hints of pastry, custard, nuts and citrus
- Palate
- Rich, creamy and silky-smooth, with warm oak and sherry sweetness, Raisins, soft fruits, caramelised bramble, orange and sultana, Malt, ginger, cinnamon and a touch of mocha
- Finish
- Medium to long, dry and firm, with oak, milk chocolate, dried apricots and raisins, Lingering nuttiness, smoky toffee and nut brittle