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A highly-regarded malt distillery in Speyside and the second built by William Grant & Sons. The distillery is still owned by the company today its brand has been nurtured to become one of the most recognisable and sought-after single malts in the world. A highly-regarded malt distillery in Speyside and the second built by William Grant & Sons. The distillery is still owned by the company today its ...
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85.5 / 100 · Based on 4 published reviews.
smallbatchkoi1 SeptSweet fruit and vanilla make this an inviting direction for a Speyside single malt. The peppery finish and polished oak add a welcome, warmer edge.
driftwood_notebook25 JunSweet fruit at 47.8% ABV.
raincheck compass11 MayAt 47.8% ABV, this is a fairly strong bottling; the notes balance vanilla cream, citrus and pineapple with peppery oak. That sweet-fruity character with a spiced edge sounds appealing.
The citrus on the nose draws me in most. Vanilla cream and honey give it a softer side, alongside peach candy and floral notes. The palate takes a sweet, fruit-led direction, with vanilla, candied cantaloupe and pineapple. Toasty oak spices provide a useful counterpoint, while the creamy texture keeps the emphasis on that sweeter character. The finish moves toward pepper and sweet heat, with fruit and polished oak lingering. For my taste, the shift from soft fruit to oak spice is the most appealing part. The candy-like sweetness is less to my preference, but the spice keeps it from feeling one-dimensional. This is a fruit-forward whisky whose finish gives the sweetness some structure.
