This is the first pour. Never judge a whisky by first pour. Nose: First pour brings fruity notes from the red wine casks—raisins, berries, and a hint of sea spray. It is a very shy whisky. After a 20-minute rest, the nose was still subtle, so I added water. It opened up to berry-flavored gummies. Gave it another 20 mins. Now it's giving off berry soda vibes. Palate: I like the palate more than the nose. Rich and mouth-coating. Lots of berries—raspberries, cherries—with a bit of chocolate, like a dessert. There's some spiciness that might be from its youth, and it feels like dark chocolate-covered fruits and gummies. Adding water makes it even better (dashes, 4ml in total). Finish: The finish isn’t as long as they claim on the box. I’d say it’s medium. It’s got a nice subtle bitterness, dryness maybe from tannins, with dried berries and dark chocolate, and a sweet licorice finish. You can feel the dryness here. Overall Impression: First pour shows promise with a complex nose and rich palate. The berries and chocolate make for a unique experience. The finish isn’t super long, but this whisky feels like it’ll reveal more with each pour. Definitely worth exploring further. Surprisingly i got no peat or smoke at all not even a hint of it. I will revisit this soon.