Nose

Pear drop and coal smoke. Slightly ashy, with Greek yoghurt and stewed crab apple. Gooseberry preserve and shortbread.

Palate

Plenty more cloudy apple juice and pear drop, with wood smoke and delicate medicinal notes. There’s a pleasant vanilla cream element with sweet malty notes and some sponge cake.

Finish

Medium length. A little hot, but with a solid smoked vanilla character to it.

Comment

A solid, spirit-forward whisky. What it lacks in complexity it makes up for in all-round quality.