Nose Lots of cereal, malted barley, and oats, with vanilla, burnt toffee, wood spice, and orchard fruit. There’s no alcohol burn despite the high ABV. Water brings our marzipan, peaches, and a touch of tobacco.
Palate Lots of spicy chilli, black pepper, and sweet caramel notes. It’s a thick round dram. Water brings out peaches and a waxy texture.
Finish Toffee and dark chocolate, spicy.
Overall It’s a big bold young whisky but manages to have plenty of fruit and not be raw or spirity at all.