86 / 100
There’s a pleasing balance here between the familiar vanilla and caramel notes and the more spiced, fruity side. The tropical sweetness adds another turn, while the subtle smoke on the nose and lingering in the finish sounds restrained rather than dominant. That mix gives the whisky some variety without making the description feel crowded. The range of casks is interesting, but the appeal rests most clearly on those contrasts in the flavour notes.
Reviewed by shortwave_pebble
- Nose
- Caramel, Spice, Dried fruit, A touch of tropical fruit and smoke
- Palate
- Vanilla and caramel, Spiced fruit, Sweet tropical notes
- Finish
- Subtle smoke lingers, Smooth, warming finish