89 / 100
At 46% ABV, this Islay single malt keeps a clear focus on the interplay between citrus and rich smoky peat, then moves into chocolate, cinnamon and cloves on the palate. I like that the finish is described as balancing peat smoke with sweet smoke rather than leaning on smoke alone. The Oloroso sherry cask is part of the whisky’s identity, while the documented notes give enough detail to make the style feel distinctive without needing to assume more about the cask treatment.
Reviewed by busstop lantern
- Nose
- Orange and lemon, Rich smoky peat
- Palate
- Rich chocolate, Cinnamon and cloves, Peat smoke
- Finish
- Long and full-bodied, Balance of peat smoke and sweet smoke