85 / 100
The sherry notes, vanilla and orchard fruit sound well balanced with the malt and spice. At 58.4% ABV, it’s a high-strength whisky, and the late chilli heat is a small reservation, but the character still sounds appealing.
Reviewed by halfmoon compass
- Nose
- Soft, rounded sherry notes, Creamy vanilla, Poached pears
- Palate
- Malt with vanilla and sweet orchard fruits, Vibrant spices, Grassy zing
- Finish
- Alcohol is handled until the final stages, when chilli heat comes through