Nose

Sweet, slightly ashy peat. When the vanilla fades it’s certainly a more earthy whisky. Hemp, damp moss, citrus. Sandalwood incense. A little one-dimensional.

Palate

The earthiness takes over – underneath that ashy, Lapsang Souchong peat is blunt, and gives way to basic flavours: citrus, vanilla, floral honey, black pepper and nutmeg.

Finish

Peppery, citrusy, and reasonably short. Quite a sudden end. The peat simmers.

Comment

Not massively in harmony, but it’s a decent bit of fun.