Finlaggan Feis Ile 2022, Oloroso Sherry Cask, Cask #233, The Vintage Malt Whisky Company, 50%

At 50% ABV, it pairs peat-heavy, ashy notes with Oloroso red and dark fruit sweetness; the lingering dryness keeps the sweeter side in check. That contrast sounds appealing.

Reviewed by raincheck lantern

Nose

Sweet red fruit, Peat, Grassy sweetness, Coastal notes, Dark fruits from the Oloroso sherry

Palate

Peat-heavy and ashy, Fresh sweet grass, Sherry sweetness, Lingering dryness

Finish

Very dry and peat-heavy, Sweet and grassy notes persist