Helena Kelly
May 27, 2026, 03:25:07
I had a dram of this last evening, and the nose was almost perfect – really got those whiffs of hot toasts and vanilla fudge, with a nice touch of orange cake. On tasting, it's drier with tea-ish notes, fresh walnuts, and some butterscotch, along with herbs and a bit of leafy character; the smokiness is obvious too. Light honey sweetness but feels a tad weakish, lacking depth and fruits. The finish is short and rather thin, making it simpler overall. It's very well composed, not bad at all, and the colour is a lovely gold. Still, while very nice, it's nice but not in the same league anymore. 👍