Taster

Nose: Very light and grassy to start. In time becoming more sappy, like a pine forest in the summer. Some creamy nuttiness as well.

Palate: Heathery. Very light, dry and nutty with that light sappy note returning. Well-balanced.

Finish: Soft then fades quickly.

Comment: A good, solid, bone-dry malt.

Score: 7.3

Taster

Nose: Expressive, grassy. Dry hay. Huge puff of black pepper followed by sweeter notes. Cider apples cooked in honey. Beeswax. Touch of cedar.

Palate: Round, oily, sweet and malty. Toasted nuts. Stewed apples. Less spicy than the nose. Good balance.

Finish: A bit evanescent but enjoyable.

Comment: Definitely Speyside. Elegant interplay between fruit and malt.

Score: 7.5