Isle of Harris The Hearach First Release, Bourbon, Oloroso & Fino Cask, Batch No. 4, 2023, 46%

Candied ginger and creamy vanilla custard make a lovely sweet-and-spicy pairing, while the light peat smoke and coastal salt add a more savoury edge. That contrast gives this a friendly, distinctive character.

Reviewed by oatmilk.sparrow

Nose

Beach bonfires, Citrus, Candied ginger, Vanilla, Floral honey, Hints of heather and earthy notes

Palate

Light peat smoke, Coastal salt, Ginger, Apples, Nutty malt, Creamy vanilla custard

Finish

Salted licorice, Spiced oak, Lemon, Delicate peat smoke