84 / 100
It sounds like a pleasing contrast: a fresh, floral, gently sweet nose, followed by a palate that leans into caramel, vanilla and fruit, with soft spice and grain underneath. There’s also a lighter, slightly herbal and bitter edge in some descriptions, keeping the sweetness from feeling one-note. Oak and spice carry through alongside the sweet finish. A balanced-sounding whisky with enough contrast to hold interest, without turning into a flavour parade.
Reviewed by SunbeamRadio
- Nose
- Fresh, sweet aroma with flowers and nuts, Apricot, orange and marmalade, Oak barrel and a hint of minerals, Some descriptions note a very light, sweet herbal aroma with a bitter note
- Palate
- Velvety, rich yet delicate, Fruit, caramel, spices, vanilla and coconut, Candied fruit and grain tones, Also described as light, with toffee, dried fruits, grains and mild spice
- Finish
- Long, balanced, sweet aftertaste with fruit, spices and oak, Moderate warming spices and timid tannins, Some descriptions give a short-to-medium finish with rye and spice