86 / 100
The gentle smoke alongside green apple and winter spice gives this blend a more curious edge than its caramel and vanilla sweetness might suggest. On the palate, honey and toffee meet balanced peat smoke, so the sweeter notes don’t crowd out the whisky’s smoky side. Peat smoke refers to a smoky character associated with peat; here it’s described as balanced rather than dominant. The lingering oak and spice sound like a satisfying close, though the overall character stays approachable rather than especially herbal.
Reviewed by rainy_socks
- Nose
- Gentle smoke, Caramel, Vanilla, Green apple, Winter spices
- Palate
- Rich and creamy, Vanilla, Honey, Toffee, Sweet apples, Balanced peat smoke
- Finish
- Long and smooth, Lingering oak, Spice, Subtle smoky sweetness