84 / 100
The smoke here is a quiet supporting note, not the whole show: gentle on the nose and subtle through the finish. That leaves room for the sweeter vanilla and creamy toffee, with dried fruit and oak adding some shape. For a smoke-focused whisky fan, that restraint may be a slight tease, but it keeps the character balanced rather than letting smoke crowd out the sweeter details.
Reviewed by ShortwaveRadio
- Nose
- Vanilla, Toffee, Dried fruit, Gentle smoke
- Palate
- Smooth, Rich, Sweet vanilla, Creamy toffee, Oak
- Finish
- Lingering, Subtly smoky, Gently spiced