87 / 100
The oak seems present but not in charge: wood shavings appear on the nose, while drying oak and a little bitterness show up on the finish. That feels like a reasonable fit with the brighter fruit, honey and citrus running through the notes, rather than an oak-led whisky. The light smoke and pepper add contrast without taking over. I’d be slightly wary of the dry, bitter edge, but the mix of orange, stone fruit and gentle oak sounds appealing to me.
Reviewed by silver.fox
- Nose
- Apricots, heather and dry straw, Pepper and a light whiff of smoke, Oak wood shavings with honey and caramelised orange rind
- Palate
- Stone fruits, malty honey and pepper, Tinned tangerines and pickled ginger, A touch of bitterness and dryness
- Finish
- Medium-long, dry and citrus-led, Wood shavings and drying oak, A touch of bitterness and smoke