A mild and inviting aroma from this island malt. Vanilla and citrus saltwater taffy, digestive biscuits with a dollop of honey, and sea breeze carrying just a hint of pears ripening in a nearby orchard. Anything but mild on the tongue, with a surprisingly spicy entry that is packed with flavor. Rich, sweet and fruity, but kicked up with red pepper, plus baking spices. It is like hot and spicy stewed pears and apples in syrup with a honey oat vanilla crumble on top. Medium-full bodied with a nice oily texture that really coats the mouth. Legs are neat, even, and relatively slow. Some bitterness in the long finish, walnuts, oak, and eventually dried fruits, raisins and dried apples. A superb dram! Nose: 8.5 Taste: 10 Body: 9 Finish: 9