88 / 100
there’s a pleasing thread of peat smoke and chocolate here, with honey and vanilla adding a softer counterpoint. the palate brings earthier peat and pepper, then the finish turns ashier and spicy with cocoa lingering. at 48% ABV, it has a clear, useful strength reference without that number alone telling us how intense it will feel. the 21-year age and blended malt style make this an appealingly layered combination on paper.
Reviewed by silver lantern
- Nose
- Subtle peat smoke, Dark chocolate shavings, Runny honey and vanilla fudge, Matured oak and cigar box
- Palate
- Cedar spices, milk chocolate and apricot, Earthy peat, black pepper and a hint of charcoal, Leather, tobacco and oaky notes
- Finish
- Thyme honey and bonfire embers, Dark chocolate tart, Long, more ashy and spicy with lingering cocoa