Sydney Whisky Show May 20th 2023. Whisky #7 Nose : Tropical fruit, honey, vanilla and very mild, fragrant peat. The peat is so delicate it is just a gossamer thread of smoke. Over time, and particularly once you have had a sip, it becomes more obvious but never builds to “peat monster” levels. Elegant and subtle. Palate: Immediately smoky on the arrival, much more so than the nose would lead you to expect. Honey, pineapple, mango, vanilla ice-cream, stewed apples and glazed orange slices providing a bed for charcoal-grilled lobster and oysters Kilpatrick. The mouthfeel is creamy and supple. Finish: Medium. All the flavours on the palate meld into a gentle and harmonious whole that lingers with a sweet aftertaste. Delicious. An impressive whisky that I’ve been meaning to try for some time, and which more than lives up to its reputation. The peating (entirely via maturation in ex-peated Islay octaves) is perfection. This is not a loud, aggressive fist to the jaw of peat smoke, but a fleeting kiss from a water-sprite, and I am completely captivated. Splendidly composed and although the price has increased recently it is still a value-for-money alternative to the usual peaty contenders. Recommended, and I just ordered a bottle. “Very Good” : 86/100 (4 stars)