- Nose
- Very fruity, heather honey, rich and slightly floral peatiness, orchard fruits, baked apples with cinnamon, hints of mint and menthol, a touch of something almost medicinal, gentle smoke, big sulphur impact with struck matches, rubber, dust, sweet/sour dried and fresh red berries, nutmeg, warming winter spices, orange peel, dark chocolate.
- Palate
- Rich and full mouthfeel, heavy and massive, sweetness balanced with ripe and dried fruits, peatiness like ashes with earthy notes, honey, black pepper, heather, cinnamon, dirty streak, sweet dried fruit, white pepper, noticeable sulphur impact with struck matches, coffee grounds, baking spices, oak spices, full-bodied, powerful at cask strength, sweet sherry influence, vanilla toffee, ginger, cloves, smoky undercurrent, ripe orchard fruits.
- Finish
- Medium to long, continues as it started, long and soft landing, lingering fresh oak spices, sweet dried fruit, coffee, struck matches, warming, complex with lingering sweet smoke, subtle oak spices that slowly fade, pleasant dryness.
