87 / 100
The appeal here is the clear shift from sweet, creamy notes on the nose to a more grain-and-spice-led palate: manuka honey and vanilla give way to toasted oats and cinnamon. The faint sea-breeze note keeps that contrast connected to its coastal Islay character without taking over. That balance feels inviting and composed, with enough change between stages to hold my interest.
Reviewed by TidepoolRover
- Nose
- Sweet manuka honey, Creamy vanilla
- Palate
- Toasted oats, Sweet cinnamon
- Finish
- A whisper of sea breeze reflecting its coastal Islay heritage