Tastes

Nose of malted barley. No spice, but rather some warm brown butter. Tasting gives way to a tartness and lightness that belies a rich color. A note of matcha or vegetal. Not as viscous and oily as the age would suggest.

Dry paper and mild peach on the nose. The peat is even from nose to finish with some charcoal and apricot. Not cloying in any way. More spicy than sweet. Only negative is the heat from the proof is not consumed with richness of flavor. This whisky is too mild for the proof needs water down to about 90 proof. At that point, the floral subtleties increase.