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Very smooth and pleasant peat here mixed with fruity and spicy notes. This is classic Speyside plus Highland peat which is much smoother than Islay. Smoke comes first on the nose and palette, then quickly gives way to the rest of the notes. Smoke returns on the finish and closes with a nice hit of spice. Smoke and spice linger for a few minutes. The rum cask makes this even tastier. A very enjoyable and superb malt for the collection. It's actually better without any water, as there's nothing excessive to really dilute here. Excellent value whisky!
Reviewed
December 28, 2020 (edited January 27, 2022)
3.75
3.75 out of 5 stars
Another delicious peated scotch yeah yeah broken record. This one is not Islay though and shares more traits with Balvenie peated than Ard or Lap. Nose and palate are rich sweet smoke. Not ocean campfire or bbq its more melting resin combined with Teaberry gum and raw bread dough. Touch of salted pretzel, rich malt and smooth non drying barrel woods round it out. Finish is long but not Islay long. You wont wake up with it if you know what I mean. Im not getting all this fruit others are but nonetheless Im delighted with this scotch. It has flavor power with refinement and succulent smoky goodness. However competition is tough at this price point with the likes of PC10 and Oogie lurking around plus the standard heavyweights for less $. Fear not this still shines and is well worth purchase in this configuration. It seems this keeps changing and what not so I dont know what is available to y'all.......87/100