Nose

Nice as they come. Tiramisu, with walnuts, orange marmalade and black tea. Settles to floral notes, before dried fruits, figs, cranberries and glacé cherries.

Palate

Heavy on the wood, ginger and cinnamon, black pepper. Sweetness rushes through, though it’s muted by walnuts and hazelnuts, black fruits and balsamic vinegar.

Finish

Warming, and tannic, with hazelnuts, blackcurrants and an elderberry tartness.

Comment

A divine nose, yet only a charming palate. Still a lovely whisky.