Nose

A crisp, grainy almost pot still spicy nose. Beautifully fleshy with banana, apricot, barley and creamy vanilla. The aromas become oilier and hints of spiced orange rind and \ncoffee appear.\n

Palate

A barley led opening with soft vanilla oak. Honey and again the pot still-esque spiciness. Superb intensity with juicy citrus and coffee notes coming through. \n

Finish

Long and spicy with the barley and fleshy fruit lingering. \n

Comment

Now this is the sort of whisky that excites me. Complex and full of character. Has some unmalted barley been used here?