88 / 100
The oak is present, from dry oak on the nose to peppery oak on the palate and oak on the finish. But it sits among wax, brine, smoke and oily coastal character, so the wood feels like one part of a much busier picture rather than the main focus.
Reviewed by raincheck.postcard
- Nose
- Gristy Campbeltown character, Petrol and candle wax, Dry oak, with hints of smoke and soot
- Palate
- Coastalness, brine and waxed furniture, Peppery oak and smoke, Oranges, apples and barley sugar
- Finish
- Oak, malt and mineral notes, Black pepper and salt, Soot and a greasy fireplace character