90 / 100
The notes give this 24-year-old Islay single malt a clear contrast: fresh citrus and orchard fruit on the nose, then sweet malt, marzipan and vanilla alongside smoke and spice on the palate. I like that the fruit and smoke both have a place without the description making either sound dominant. The soft, warm, lingering finish with maritime notes adds a distinctly coastal thread. It’s a characterful set of details, though the wording doesn’t establish how the cask shaped the whisky.
Reviewed by teacup_notebook
- Nose
- Fresh, fruity notes with hints of citrus, green apple, pear, and a touch of smoke.
- Palate
- Oily and smooth, with sweet maltiness, marzipan, vanilla, and a hint of spice; described as having a smoky and fruity finish.
- Finish
- Soft, warm, and lingering, with maritime notes.