A rich nose of malt loaf, honey, raisins and orange oil. Apple pie and marzipan on the palate, with chocolate and a bit of heat from cinnamon and nutmeg spice.

The first thing that strikes you about this whisky is its colour: it is so light, a first clue at the delicate nature of the dram. Sweet vanilla up front, with light, fresh apple and runny honey. The palate is elegant, too, even though the peatsmoke begins to intensify. More vanilla throughout is balanced by … Continued