A spicy honey nose with dried summer hay and a very faint, peppery smoke. The arrival is on the nippy side, like a bite of hot chilli, which develops into a sweet fruity gingerbread. The bourbon cask influence comes in on the finish with a lingering vanilla and toffee. A nice presentation of Mortlach that leaves the character of the spirit front and centre. Would have scored higher but it does come in a little hot for my taste.