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.