Nose

Rich sherry,marzipan,sweet berries, Christmas mince pies.

Palate

Pure class! Marachino cherries, almonds,nutmeg,melon,tangerine.

Finish

A procession of fruits from cherry to ripe melon and eventually to apples. Long and lingering.

Comment

By definition vatted malts are designed to iron out blemishes but rarely rise above the good or very\rgood. This is exceptional not just against this competition but in any categoryof whisky. Outstanding.