89 / 100
This 25-year-old Speyside single malt has a clear sherry-led character, moving from syrupy fruit on the nose to richer fig cake, raisins, and almond fudge on the palate. The tobacco and pencil-shaving notes give that sweetness a more savoury edge, while the muted smoke and rubber add an unusual contrast. I like that the finish stays with toasted oak and spice rather than simply repeating the fruit. It sounds complex and substantial, though the more savoury notes may not suit every preference.
Reviewed by silverwren
- Nose
- Syrupy sherry, raisins, figs, and orange oil.
- Palate
- Fig cake, raisins, old rum, tobacco, pencil shavings, and almond fudge, with muted smoke and rubber.
- Finish
- Long and herby, with toasted oak and spice.