43% abv color added chill-filtered Nose: warm apple cinnamon cake; slight floral; sweetness, like honey and vanilla; hint of caramel. Overall pretty complex and very inviting. Taste: The arrival is medium bodied with a pinch of pepper with french vanilla, but as it develops you get light cocoa, brunt toffee, hazelnut, apple crisp, fruits like peach, mango and apricot, and a vanilla icing note, as if from a pastry. Finish: medium, gently warming with hints of apple, marzipan , brown sugar and cinnamon sugar closing the show. Value: price varies widely in the U.S., from $85-120. Regardless, a worthy purchase. Final thoughts: In one word: elegant. I love this pour. After leaving the bottle open for about 2 months, this malt really took off, showcasing it's subtle complexity and sipability. This is high on my list of go-to Speyside whiskies and at a price that can't be beat. Buy with confidence. Score: 4.5/5 (Highly recommend buying a bottle! Malt Musing: "My own experience has been that the tools I need for my trade are paper, tobacco, food, and a little whisky." - William Faulkner