Kilkerran 16 Year Old, Bourbon & Marsala Cask, 46%

The gentle spice sounds like a good match for the sweet lemon and melon notes. I like that this comes across as balanced rather than spice-led, with a lightly smoky, coastal edge to keep things interesting.

Reviewed by pocket.sparrow

Nose

Floral and pastry aromas, Lemon meringue, Fresh grass and pineapple, A slight maritime note

Palate

Melon and lemon preserve, Malt and gentle spice, Coastal savouriness with subtle smoke

Finish

Mossy, lightly smoky and maritime notes, Polished wood and spice