- Nose
- Fresh and spicy with vibrant apple and citrus fruitiness, cinnamon, pepper spice, herbs, floral grainy notes, sweet toffee, freshly mowed grass, orange peel, a little peat, honey, caramel, banana, and sugar. Older bottlings show Highland honeycomb, floral heather, fruity esters, coastal air, and gentle smoky background peat.
- Palate
- Sweet vanilla, peppery spice, and malt with subtle smokiness. Can be watery and light, with spices, vanilla, and botanical notes. Smoky spice up front, grain notes, sweet toffee, cinnamon candy, and a slight smoke. Older bottlings offer mellow oak, sweet fruits like peach and banana, and a creamy quality.
- Finish
- Lingering warmth with spice and a touch of smoke. Can be bitter oak, burning spices, dry, spicy, and have an alcohol bite. Older bottlings have stone fruit, vanilla, and oak spice, with a soft, medium length.