Whisky Row Smooth & Sweet Official Scotland National Team Whisky Limited Edition Blended Malt Whisky, Oak Cask, 46%

The sweet bonfire smoke alongside cream soda gives this a clear, appealing contrast: smoky and peaty, but with a sweet edge. On the palate, dried spice, cloves and aniseed meet sea salt, steering it away from simple sweetness. The warm finish and hint of tea sound like a gentle close. That shift from sweet smoke to savoury spice makes for a characterful, easy-to-follow idea.

Reviewed by teacup kettle

Nose

Sweet bonfire smoke, Peat, Cream soda

Palate

Dried spice, Cloves, Aniseed, Sea salt

Finish

Warm, Hint of tea