90 / 100
The appeal here is the lively pull between bright citrus and salty maritime character, then sweeter pineapple and chocolate alongside smoke. That gives the described palate plenty of contrast without losing its thread. The long finish brings a more peppery, bitter edge, which keeps the sweetness from taking over. At 55.9%, it’s explicitly labelled cask strength; the flavour notes make this sound like a bold, layered direction within the single malt style.
Reviewed by teacup_notebook
- Nose
- Grapefruit and blood orange peel, Sea salt, brown sugar and cream, Light smoke, pineapple funk and cooked bananas
- Palate
- Pineapple, Turkish delight and lemon, Toffee apple, wax and wood burner smoke, Briny, peaty notes with caramel and chocolate
- Finish
- Long, chewy and peppery, Smoked or burnt apricot with bitter almond, Lingering ginger, cinnamon and briny oiliness