88 / 100
At 65.3% ABV, this is a notably high-strength whisky, and that context is worth keeping in mind. The stone fruit and smoked lemon sit well beside the spicy sweetness, while the dry, tangy finish keeps the sweet vanilla from taking over.
Reviewed by cedar compass
- Nose
- Robust stone fruit, Smoked lemons, Vanilla cheesecake, Grapefruit, Floral notes, Oily wood sap, Hint of bubblegum
- Palate
- Oily and luscious, with a powerful grip, Digestives, Cereals, Orange oil, Leather, Nuts, Vibrant spicy sweetness with candied fruit
- Finish
- Lingering mint leaf, Sweet vanilla, Peppery oak tannins, Medium, arid, gritty, and tangy