Mac-Talla Feis Ile 2023 Pedro Ximenez, Pedro Ximenez Cask, 2023, 54.6%

Barbecue smoke alongside sweet plums and raisins gives this a clear sweet-and-smoky character. The burnt toffee and dark fruit notes make it sound especially appealing, while the white pepper adds a sharper edge.

Reviewed by softshoe_socks

Nose

Maritime smoke, Burnt toffee, Stewed berries, Dark summer fruits, A hint of salt

Palate

Oily and sweet, Barbecue smoke, Raisins, Cinnamon spice, Chocolate-covered honeycomb, Fried chorizo, Plums, Medium peat smoke

Finish

Long, smoky, sweet, and drying, Burnt BBQ bits, Sweet plums, Toasted walnuts, White pepper