Nose Distinct cereal notes open on the nose, with dried hay, barley straw, and malty biscuit. A sweet combination of Crème brûlée, coconut, butterscotch, and vanilla from the oak follow while earthy barley grows over time, enhanced by floral notes and sweet dried apricot and pear.
Palate A creamy texture coats the palate, with a peppery hint of spice followed by floral heather honey. The malty character of the grain comes to the fore, with notes of warm scones and barley straw. The American oak adds an additional layer of sweetness, with fresh vanilla, marzipan, and coconut. Adding a drop of water opens up the fruit and oak influence, revealing ripe gooseberry, pear, and grapefruit along with sweet honeycomb and fudge.
Finish The malty character of the spirit is unmistakable on the finish, while almond and butterscotch notes from the oak linger.