89 / 100
This 8-year-old Smogen is a sensory delight, balancing its peated character with a deep sherry influence. The texture is remarkably oily, allowing the notes of dark chocolate and plum to unfold gracefully alongside the more rustic elements of smoke and charcoal.
Reviewed by ladyantebell
- Nose
- Rich plums and pralines, dark chocolate, brown sugar, faint liquorice, soot and tar
- Palate
- Oily and smooth texture, salted caramel, fresh cherry wood, strong coffee, earthy tones
- Finish
- Elegant smoke, sweet peat, lingering black pepper