87 / 100
The red fruit gives this single malt a clear direction, from berries and baked apple on the nose to compote on the palate. Rich malt adds a grounding note beside the darker chocolate, clove, and roasted hazelnut. I like that the notes suggest both fruit and malt, rather than leaning on fruit alone. Soft spice carries through to oak and cherry liqueur at the end. It sounds layered, but the descriptions stay focused and easy to follow.
Reviewed by busstop_atlas
- Nose
- Juicy red berries, Baked apple, Heather honey, Hints of sandalwood, nutmeg, and dark cherry
- Palate
- Red fruit compote, Rich malt, Dark chocolate, Clove, Roasted hazelnut
- Finish
- Soft spice, Oak, Cherry liqueur