88 / 100
The bourbon-barrel detail gives this 31-year-old Islay malt a clear point of interest, without needing to guess what the cask contributes. The notes move from sweet seaweed and citrus into smoke, salt and minerals, which sounds like a characterful balance.
Reviewed by quiet_pebble
- Nose
- Sweet seaweed and lemon zest, Smoke, menthol and pine needles, Phenol and mineral notes
- Palate
- Soft and oily, surprisingly sweet at first, A little liquorice fading into smoke and fresh citrus, Salt and a mineral impression
- Finish
- Long-lasting and smoky sweet