88 / 100
The malt character is wrapped in a forceful peated style, with Oloroso influence bringing blackberries and spice. Soot and espresso make it dark and assertive. That contrast is interesting, though it may be more intense than an easy-going dram.
Reviewed by cedar_atlas
- Nose
- Blackcurrant jam, cherry liqueur, orange peel, and chimney soot., With water, more peat, smoke, soot, and cured meat.
- Palate
- Heavily peated character with Oloroso influence, blackberries, and warming spices., Espresso, ash, and burnt wood.
- Finish
- Espresso, dark chocolate, raw oak, salt, and dark cherries., Lingering sootiness.