Tastes

A well rounded whisky that enters the palate with a spicy oak note and develops quickly into honey, raisins, toffee and poached pears. Than some nuts. This is quality, but - to keep things in perspective - nothing unconventional.

You would expect a whisky named after the viking plunderer Svein Asleifsson to be a bit feisty, robust and adventurous. On the contrary this dram is quite introvert and dull. There is some sweet malt combined with earthy and savory notes. Than light peppery orangepeel together with a watery smokeyness. The finish is short. Not a very characteristic dram. Perhaps more of a stableboy than a viking raider.