This is Batch 2. This distillery wasn’t really on my radar but I read that this is work from Rachel Barrie of whom I am a fan of. Her blends and vatting’s at BenRiach are amazing and right up my ally. So is Glendronach. So I wanted to see what she did at this distillery. Young and clean nose. Lots of heather and herbs, light orchard fruits. Very strong aromas, very unique as well. Less sweet and more focused on wild organic aspects. I like it. It reminds me of Wolfburn small batch releases but feels more mature yet a little more straight forward. The palate first is sweet but quickly gets fruity fresh with a equally balanced acidicy. There is again mild wild herbal notes but the palate feel even younger. Not with a alcoholic sharpness (which is more subtle here) - more with a completely missing wood / oak influence. The nose later introduces a bid of smoke and brininess. All in all it is a proper fine whisky. It doesn’t go as deep and focuses on a more honest classic identity. I like it for that.