87 / 100
I’m drawn to the lemon, creamy vanilla and yellow apple here, with the malt giving those brighter notes a fuller counterpoint. The palate’s butterscotch and candied ginger sound inviting, though lemon-rind bitterness and dry, earthy peat bring a firmer edge. That contrast gives the character more definition than a straightforward sweet bourbon-cask style. The eight-year age and single-cask designation are clear, while the tasting notes do the useful work of showing both the softer fruit and the lingering smoky, peppery finish.
Reviewed by teacup_notebook
- Nose
- Lemon and creamy vanilla, Soft earthy smoke, Slightly waxy, mineral notes, Banana, Roasted nuts, Pine sap
- Palate
- Rich and oily, with a thick texture, Intense lemon and butterscotch, Malty, with light peat, Lemon zest and rind bitterness, Black pepper spice, Candied ginger sweetness, Banana and yellow apple, Dry spice, ginger and minerality
- Finish
- Dry and earthy peat smoke, slightly ashy, Spicy pepper and mineral notes, Lemon zest, Moderately long, with lingering light smoke, Oily mouthfeel, Hints of saline and light medicinal sweetness