88 / 100
A 21-year-old Highland single malt from Scotland, with a Madeira cask finish stated in the name. The notes suggest a pleasing shift from honeyed malt and dried fruit on the nose to ripe figs, walnut oil and dark chocolate on the palate. Sweetness links those stages, while gentle oak and soft spice add some balance. There is plenty of character here, though the overall direction sounds firmly rich and sweet.
Reviewed by cloudberrywren
- Nose
- Honeyed malt, Dried fruit, Gentle oak
- Palate
- Rich ripe figs baked in honey, Walnut oil, Dark chocolate
- Finish
- Smooth, Sweet, Softly spiced