86 / 100
The ripe grapes and berry compote sound warmly sweet, while the shift to tannins, pepper and a dry, slightly tart finish gives it a bracing edge. That balance makes this 21-year Speyside single malt appealingly clear in character.
Reviewed by copper_notebook
- Nose
- Ripe grapes, berry compote and candied orange peel, Vanilla cream, toffee and fine oak spice
- Palate
- Sweet and fruity at first, followed by tannins and pepper, Dry, slightly tart finish, With additional dilution, fruit notes unfold more broadly and spice appears rounder
- Finish
- Dry and slightly tart, with tannins and pepper