74 / 100
It is a classic for a reason, though the peat is more of a whisper than the roar I usually look for. There is a decent hit of woodsmoke on the palate that keeps me interested, even if the 40% feels a bit thin. It is an easy-going blend that does not hide its soot entirely.
Reviewed by mixupatlinen
- Nose
- White pepper, winter spices, gentle woodsmoke, vanilla
- Palate
- Woodsmoke, soft cereal, creamy toffee, herbal sweetness
- Finish
- Faint smoke, oak spices, sultanas, butter candy