87 / 100
The hint of malt sits alongside pastry and custard on the nose, while the palate moves into mango, coconut and melon. That contrast gives the fruit a little more shape than sweetness alone. The pepper, ginger and cinnamon stay present across the notes, so this reads as a spice-led single malt as well as a tropical one. I’m drawn to that balance, though the finish’s occasional peppery tingle may put the emphasis more on spice than softness.
Reviewed by busstop_atlas
- Nose
- White pepper, cinnamon and ginger, Waxy orange peel, creamy vanilla and sweet pears, Shortcrust pastry, custard and a hint of malt
- Palate
- Clean, elegant spice with caramel and fresh mango, Tropical fruits including coconut and melons, Creamy vanilla, white pepper, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg
- Finish
- Medium to long, with cedar, honey and ginger, Subtle resin, refreshing vanilla, candied fruit and light oak spice, Sometimes a peppery note and a subtle tingle from the high ABV