86 / 100
The fruit gives this Highland malt an appealing thread: pear drops and apricot meet raisins on the nose, while the palate adds more treacle and sticky toffee. That richness is balanced by old oak and a notably dry, tannic finish, with lemon and pineapple among the lingering fruit. The waxy, varnish-like quality on the palate sounds less inviting, but the contrast between sweet fruit and dry oak gives the character useful definition.
Reviewed by tidepool compass
- Nose
- Pear drops, Raisins, Apricot, White bread with applesauce, Old oak, A slightly salty element
- Palate
- Thick and treacly, Liquorice, Malt, Pear drops, Sticky toffee pudding, A waxy, varnish-like feel
- Finish
- Dry oak, Tannins, Charred notes, Lingering fruit, Lemons, Pineapple, A hint of black pepper, A surprising salty note