World Whiskies Awards 2008
World's Best New Release

Medium amber hue with a nice light malty nose. This clean and accessible malt has an interesting and layered flavour profile of almonds, sherry, malted barley, chocolate, dried plum and iodine. The finish is long and equally layered – hearty with a bit of heat. ~ Mike Miller

Sherry and fruit notes. Rich, creamy body. Some oak. Beautifully balanced. ~ William Dowd

Elegant, rich and deep. Earthy, sylvestry. Wet moss, mushrooms opening on indoor aromas. Gingerbread. honey, toffee. Superb dovetailing aromatic display. Full bodied. Rich intense sherry notes. Oak shines through dried fruit flavours. Intense liquorice flavours. Beautiful. A Speyside laird. ~ Martine Nouyet

Sweet and floral, blackcurrant Starburst, candy on the nose. Barley sugar, grapefruit and lemon. Nice balance of fruit, spice and an underlay of wispy smoke to finish. ~ Dominic Roskrow

Dave Broom

Nose

Mature and fruity with raisin,fruit pie,straw,malt loaf,dunnage warehouse,lightly fungal yet still fresh. Lightly smoked,rich thick fruits,waxed floors.Complex.

Palate

Thick, firm and dry with gripping tannins. Opens slowly.Big, mushroom/truffle notes. No water needed,but time is vital.

Finish

Becomes sweeter and more gentle. Touch of vanilla pod and dried orange peel.

Comment

Slow,elegant and complex.

Martine Nouet

Nose

Deep,warm. A citrussy kaleidoscope. Gingerbread. Candied orange. Bergamot. Cedar. A distant scent of burning embers. Orange custard.

Palate

Silky. Round, luscious; the citrussy profile blooms,framed by an elegant oak dryness.

Finish

Harmonious,oak driven in a delicate way. A pleasant peppery dust feel.

Comment

A rich,rewarding wintery dram. Amazing balance.