88 / 100
Dark chocolate and warming spice give this Orkney malt a clear, inviting thread, while the gentle smoke and minty finish add a little lift. The notes make its character easy to picture, and the mix sounds appealing without leaning too heavily on smoke.
Reviewed by copper_notebook
- Nose
- Fresh and spicy, Peppermint, Heather smoke, Dark chocolate
- Palate
- Indulgent and delicate, Florentine biscuits, Candied ginger, Dark chocolate, Cinnamon, Gentle smoke
- Finish
- Syrupy and long, Mint tea, White pepper, Dark chocolate shavings