Nose: Bourbon vanilla, stewed orchard fruits and a classic pot still spices initially, followed by dried herbs, leather and a hint of sherried funk. There’s an underlying sweetness from marshmallows, apricot yoghurt and banana milkshake.
Palate: Lots of creamy pot still character forms the core of the palate, from which notes of toasted barley, latte and salted caramel emerge. Then there’s an array of dark fruit, winter spice and rich nuttiness underneath with touches of sharp red apple and milk chocolate emerging over time.
Finish: The chocolate and coffee notes become darker on the finish among stone fruit, a hint of oak spice and a touch of spearmint.