84 / 100
The stated 48.3% ABV is a useful point of context for a whisky whose character is already quite lively on the page. Lemon, elderberry and greener fruit give it a bright edge, while the bready notes and faint butterscotch offer some counterweight. The medium finish keeps that green-fruit thread going, with chocolate milk adding a softer turn. There’s plenty of detail here, though the acidic and grassy notes may make it less appealing to someone looking for a rounder, sweeter style.
Reviewed by cloudberry compass
- Nose
- Lemon and elderberry, turning candied, Apple, pear and possible unripe pineapple, Sour cream, soil and a hint of chiffon leather
- Palate
- Bright, greener fruits, pear eau-de-vie and grappa, Barley syrup, lemon, gooseberry and ginger, Bready notes, leaven, faint liquorice and butterscotch
- Finish
- Medium, with a grassy bourbonny note, chocolate milk and green fruits