87 / 100
The appeal here is the shift from a rounded, sweet-toned nose of cinnamon-baked apple and toffee toward a more savoury-spiced palate. Anise and nutmeg sit alongside juicy raisins and orange marmalade, giving the notes both spice and fruit without leaning on one alone. The finish is described in quieter terms, with gentle oak tannins. That measured close suits the balance suggested by the tasting notes, and the flavour progression makes this a compelling Highland single malt on paper.
Reviewed by sunbeam.fox
- Nose
- Cinnamon-baked apple, Rich toffee, Vanilla fudge
- Palate
- Anise and nutmeg spice, Juicy raisins, Orange marmalade
- Finish
- Gentle oak tannins