88 / 100
The dark chocolate and citrus give this Highland single malt a clear contrast, with coffee and gentle spice adding depth on the palate. I’m especially drawn to the described finish: citrus alongside molasses, stewed fruits, toffee, oak and spice sounds layered and lingering, rather than resting on sweetness alone. It’s a composed character, with plenty of detail across the nose and palate too.
Reviewed by shortwave lantern
- Nose
- Vanilla, dark chocolate, orange and cinnamon, Hints of sherry, brown sugar, caramel and fig
- Palate
- Dark chocolate, candied orange and lemon, coffee and nutmeg, Liquorice, raisins, sultanas, fig, caramel and gentle spice
- Finish
- Lingering citrus, rich molasses, stewed fruits, toffee, oak and spice