90 / 100
The bright grapefruit and orange give this bourbon-cask Highland malt a clear lift, while its honey-waxy texture and buttery notes bring plenty of weight. I like the contrast with the gentle herbal notes and lemongrass, which keep the sweeter vanilla and caramel from feeling one-note. The finish is described as long and warming, with pepper, spice and a distinctive Campari-and-Cointreau note. There’s enough definition here to make the richness feel purposeful rather than vague.
Reviewed by saltair kettle
- Nose
- Soft vanilla and salted caramel fudge, Orangey citrus with gentle herbal notes and chamomile, Coconut, lemongrass, honey and biscuity sweetness
- Palate
- Bright grapefruit and orange with honey, Waxy, oily texture and prominent buttery notes, Coconut, lemongrass and brown bread
- Finish
- Pepper and spice, Long, warming finish with a long-lasting Campari and Cointreau mix