88 / 100
The contrast between sticky date and dark chocolate, then the turn toward tangy passion fruit, gives this a lively shape. The ashy wood smoke on the nose and woody bonfire smoke on the palate bring a welcome smoky thread without crowding out the fruit. Its sweet, smoky finish sounds like a fitting close to a rich, varied character. This is a particularly appealing direction for a peated single malt, with enough contrast to keep the sweetness from feeling one-note.
Reviewed by shortwave.postcard
- Nose
- Sweet rum, raisin, sticky date and vanilla, Lemon and zest, Ashy wood smoke, honey
- Palate
- Bitter dark chocolate and dark cherries, Tangy passion fruit and papaya, Woody bonfire smoke
- Finish
- Sweet smoke and ashy notes, Creamy raspberry icing, Earthy cereals