Mackmyra Vintersol

Nose - Fresh lingonberry jam, apricot, light floral honey, carambola/starfruit Taste - Gentle fresh blackberries, light bitterness similar to the seeds inside blackberries, lingonberry, light sweet honey, black pepper, vanilla, black pepper & red wine poached pears Finish - Gentle black pepper spice, poached pear sweet, vanilla caramel, creamy/buttery fruit Score - 84/100 Final Thoughts - This was a good dram, but not outstanding. Nice fruity black pepper influence from the nose to the finish. Very pleasant poached pear notes with hints of fresh lingonberries & blackberries. Nice creamy/buttery notes on the palate through to the finish. Overall a very easy to sip on Swedish single malt. I wouldn't be able to pinpoint ex-port on this one at all as I'd think it'd be something more of a sweet rose or something as I don't get the typical dark fruit I get from some port finishes. Regardless, this is pleasant from start to finish, but isn't as good as other Mackmyra offerings I've tried in the past. Would I drink it if offered? - Yes Would I specifically order it? - Maybe Would I buy a bottle? - Probably Not Another NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.

Delicious and deep, but not very long. Only a little spice after a few drams of it. Winey. Sweet. Mmmm