89 / 100
The dried-fruit and Christmas-cake sweetness has plenty of company here: bitter chocolate and dryish oak bring a welcome counterpoint, while roasted coffee and faint smoke add depth. That balance keeps the sweeter notes from taking over, which is appealing for a whisky built around rich fruit. The palate sounds silky and full, though the long, complex finish may make this a more layered style than a straightforward sweet dram. A strong fit for someone who likes sweetness with darker, drier edges.
Reviewed by RainySoda
- Nose
- Dried fruits: dates, figs, black cherries and raisins, Dark chocolate and roasted coffee, Gentle wood smoke, polished leather and cloves
- Palate
- Dried fruits, Christmas cake, dates, raisins and stewed apples, Dryish oak and bitter chocolate, A faint hint of peat
- Finish
- Sweet spice, chocolate and mint, Faint peat smoke