Nose

Slightly dusty, honeycomb and malt. A nice bit of light fruit: red-skinned apples and fresh pears.

Palate

Waxy, vanilla sponge cake, lemon curd, apple pastries, and some chilli heat and grassiness later on. Sweetness blossoms with water.

Finish

A bit drying, with a good bit of heat. Spicy tingle calms with some water.

Comment

A pleasant classic Speyside whisky — easygoing, even with that higher ABV, thanks to the intrinsic sweetness.