Naked Malt

Rather sweet, dried fruits and a little oily on the nose. The sherry influence carries from the nose to the palate with butter, dried fruits, vanilla and a little cinnamon. On the tail end, sulfur comes into play, adding a light smokiness to its rather short but sweet finish.

Butterscotch or caramel, fairly one dimensional and simple but dangerously smooth. For the price a great deal.

As someone learning to appreciate peated, smoky drams, this has a hint of that but is more of a well rounded link between a Speyside and a mild peated HP or similar. Dangerously drinkable, I actually wished for something in the taste to slow me, more complexity, but it is very smooth. Maybe what you are looking for, easy to drink without much thought, but not a contemplative dram. I did enjoy it (more?) with a bit of peaty, smoky goodness in my own blend.

A good blended malt in the same value as monkey shoulder but with darker fruits and a hint of smoke.

Nose: raisins and semi sweet chocolate chips; fig newtons Taste: honey and Frosted Flakes Short finish that ends a tad sour, but adds interest