Nose Sea breeze, bonfire embers, and freshly pressed cider notes make way for roasted malt, chestnut, and espresso elements. There’s a juicy array of sherry-soaked dried fruit throughout. TCP and minty herbs form the backdrop.
Palate Red apples, heather honey, and nutty chocolate bring a complex sweetness that balances touches of dried kelp, soy sauce, and rancio. Cinnamon and black pepper bring heat and spice. Medicinal peat and hot flashes of spearmint form underneath.
Finish A blend of soot, rock pool, and tinned fruit shines in a long and satisfying finish.
Overall The cask and distillate both show beautifully here. Pure class.