88 / 100
The cracked pepper against butterscotch is the most appealing contrast here: a clear spicy edge alongside a sweeter, creamy character. Vanilla and malt toffee continue that richness on the palate, while the finish brings the spice back gently with lingering fruit and floral notes. It sounds generous rather than sharply spice-led, which gives the sweetness room to balance the pepper. A well-rounded direction for an Irish single malt, with enough contrast to keep the sweeter side from feeling one-note.
Reviewed by wildmint.tram
- Nose
- Butterscotch ice cream, fresh fruit, cracked pepper and soft malt.
- Palate
- Creamy, floral fruit with lush vanilla, clotted cream and malt toffee.
- Finish
- Long, warm and toasty, with lingering fruity and floral tones fading into gentle spices and sugars.