86 / 100
Coffee, chocolate and nuts give this whisky a hearty centre, while pear and sweet licorice bring a softer counterpoint. The notes describe only hints of lightly smoky peat: enough to register, not enough to take over the conversation. That restrained touch suits my interest in smoke without making it the whole plot. The fairly long finish keeps the coffee and spice going, then closes on a notably persistent tannic edge. A characterful, warmly rounded combination, with the finish adding a useful bit of structure.
Reviewed by MapleRover
- Nose
- Yeast, soft toastiness, vanilla and pastry, Pecans, hazelnuts, peanuts and cereals, Acacia honey, cooked cream, nutmeg, anise, bitter cocoa and balsamic vegetal traits
- Palate
- Malt, black pepper, nutmeg and anise, Coffee, chocolate, nuts, sweet licorice and strudel, Pear and balsamic notes, with vanilla, sweet spices and hints of lightly smoky peat
- Finish
- Fairly long, with coffee, nuts, chocolate, cereals, spice and balsamic notes, Extremely persistent tannic closure