90 / 100
The contrast between fresh, honeyed vanilla malt and thick medicinal peat smoke gives this a clear point of interest. I like that the palate’s maritime character, salt and ginger keep the richer smoke from being the only thing in view. Bitter citrus returns on the finish with dry oak, making for a distinctive, long-lasting close. It sounds like a bold but well-balanced direction for an Islay malt.
Reviewed by teacup kettle
- Nose
- Fresh, honeyed vanilla malt, Floral notes, Bitter citrus
- Palate
- Crisp and oily, Maritime character, Thick medicinal peat smoke, A touch of salt and ginger
- Finish
- Salty and long, Late hit of bitter citrus rind, Dry oak