84 / 100
The cask influence sounds restrained, with the palate giving more room to coffee, nuts, honey, and pepper than to oak-led character. That feels like a good fit for a whisky where smoke stays subtle rather than taking over. The coffee and brown sugar carry through into the finish, while mint and fruit keep it fresh. The notes give a clear sense of balance, though the cask details themselves remain broad.
Reviewed by tidepool_pebble
- Nose
- Peach, honey, pomegranate, and vanilla, Light, aromatic smoke
- Palate
- Weighty texture, Milky coffee, chestnuts, hazelnuts, honey, breakfast tea, and black pepper, Gentle barrel influence and subtle smoke
- Finish
- More coffee, brown sugar, and mint, Cleansing and fresh, with big fruit notes, minimal smoke, and spice