82 / 100
There’s a lot going on here, and it stays fairly restrained despite the bold mix of smoke, tar and industrial notes. Damp oak and gentle wood spices give the more unusual asphalt and diesel character something familiar to lean on, while stone fruit sits quietly in the background. The oily texture sounds appealing, but this is clearly an individual style rather than an easy, fruit-led Highland malt. I’d put it in the interesting, not especially comforting, category.
Reviewed by maple_atlas
- Nose
- Damp oak, tar and wood smoke, Charred pineapple, cigar box, tobacco and sage
- Palate
- Oily texture with subtle stone fruits, Fresh asphalt, pink peppercorns and coastal notes
- Finish
- Long, with gentle wood spices, herbs, diesel and a hint of resin