Whiskyspace Notes 2181
Jun 28, 2026, 08:01:04
first thing that hits you is that light gold colour, so bright it's almost glowing in the glass. nose comes through with piney notes straight off, like a walk under the fir trees back home in the Highlands. there's something earthy too, moss and damp pinewood after rain, maybe a hint of that old Buddhist temple in China my mate once described to me. takes a sip and it's spicier yet than expected, green peppercorns dancing with something sharper, almost mustard-like heat. not overpowering though, just a tingle that makes you sit up straight. mid-palate brings in buckwheat crêpes, weirdly enough, with this dry madeira thing going on, a little salty as well. the oak's there, more than I thought, along with thyme and some oriental oils that I can't quite place but they're nice. finish is where it gets weird—crème au beurre but with extreme fino sherry vibes, leaves this very tight feel on the tongue. pot-pourri and a tiny touch of soap hang around, but not enough to put me off. another fighter for the island of deer, this one, bold and a bit wild. 🥃




















