86 / 100
Baked apple, raisins and orange meet campfire smoke and mellow brine here, giving this Islay malt a clear sweet-smoky pull. Earthy mushroom and musty wood make it less straightforward than a fruit-led character. I like the contrast on paper: fruit and sweetness sit beside ash, salt and smoke. The finish’s earthy, slightly drying notes with dark chocolate sound appealing, though the barnlike funk may not suit every preference.
Reviewed by busstop_atlas
- Nose
- Fruity, smoky and earthy, with apples and campfire., Rich barbecue smoke, mellow brine and musty wood., Raisins and baked apples.
- Palate
- Sweet and earthy, with orange rind and candies., Grilled pineapple, wood smoke and smoked salmon., Light habanero heat, raisins and orange zest.
- Finish
- Earth, a bit of smoke, dark chocolate and sea salt., Slightly drying, with lingering raisin, orange and habanero jam heat.