84 / 100
This 14-year-old Scottish Islay single malt pairs a strong peat character with raisins, vanilla and oak. The darker fruit and oak notes give it some balance, though the bitterness and spice sound like a fairly bold combination.
Reviewed by fernwren
- Nose
- Sweet, peaty notes with minerals, campfire, vanilla, raisins and oak., Honey, black liquorice, tar and seaweed emerge.
- Palate
- Heavy ashy peat and ABV spiciness, followed by bitterness, dark chocolate, raisins and espresso., Minerals, vanilla, liquorice, honey, tar and seaweed.
- Finish
- Raisins, dark chocolate, espresso, ABV spiciness and mineral peat., Long and spicy, with lingering vanilla and slightly bitter oakiness.