Rock Oyster Blended Malt

Imagine an old wooden fishing boat, crusted shells and wet seaweed drying on a rocky coastline, and you get a fairly good impression of this Island blended malt. The nose of 'Rock Oyster' is maritime, briny and moderately peaty with hints of citrus fruits and honey. If only the taste would be on par with the aroma! Arriving fresh, zesty and peppery sweet, there is no apparent oak influence and the dry peatiness is rather bland. The quickly fading finish is spicy and mildly bitter. Although a bit pricey and young, this malt is nicely composed and well worth a try. RATING: 3.5/5.0 stars ≙ 83 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE

Dry roasted peanuts on the nose - far peatier than I expected. Clean but biting. Not my favourite.

'16 advent calendar - briny nose, salty nice light peat flavor - true to the review. Would buy.