84 / 100
A 22-year-old that hasn't fallen asleep in the wood. The 55% ABV provides a necessary kick that keeps the Speyside profile from getting too soft. It is direct, honest, and thankfully lacks the usual marketing fluff found on modern bottles. It is a solid dram for those who actually enjoy the influence of a barrel cask without the distractions of a wine finish.
Reviewed by WhiskyGuru
- Nose
- dried vanilla pod, stiff oak, toasted cereal, green apple
- Palate
- pepper, dark malt, cask strength heat, oak grip
- Finish
- warm spice, dry wood tannin, clove