Taster

Nose: More assertively smoky.

Palate: Smoother, richer, sweeter.

Finish: Spicier. More peppery. Seaweed more iron-like.

Comment: Has mellowed with the extra years, but, as is sometimes the case with island malts, it seemed happier with the vigour of youth.

Score: 7.5

Taster

Nose: Intense, smooth. Shellfish, wet seaweed. Sea aromas soon give way to biscuity notes. Vanilla, honey, marzipan. Toasted almonds.

Palate: Round, velvety. Sweet mouthfeel like creamy fudge. Coconut milk. The smokiness drifts away very quickly. Becomes syrupy with water.

Finish: Long; drier, spicier than the 17 Years Old.

Comment: Same sweetness as the 17, but coastal aromas fade quickly. Distinct woodiness.

Score: 7.8