88 / 100
This has the kind of peaty, smoky character I’m drawn to, with salt in the finish giving it a coastal edge. The darker notes of chocolate, cocoa and treacle sound like a thoughtful counterweight to the smoke, while red berries and apples bring a sweeter thread through the nose and palate. The charred oak is part of the appeal here, adding a clear woody presence without pushing the whole picture away from those richer, sweeter notes. A compelling fit for someone who likes Islay peat with more than just smoke to explore.
Reviewed by maple.postcard
- Nose
- Peat and wood smoke, Chocolate and treacle, Red berries and apples, Earthy wood char
- Palate
- Pungent peat and dark oak, Cocoa and chocolate, Sweet berries and brown sugar, Red apples and spice
- Finish
- Warm, lingering spice, Smoke and ash, Vanilla and crème brûlée, Salt and woody notes