This is the drink I have always considered to be my gateway malt. When I was a student I would always go for whatever whisky was available and cheap at the student union - almost invariably a Whyte & Mackay, Bells or Famous Grouse. This was the first malt I ever had and it was very much a game-changer! I couldn’t afford it often back then, but it was a treat whenever I could. These days I’m more of an Islay man, but I do still love a dram of this lovely spirit from Tain. The first taste is sweet and citrus, with a little salted caramel. As the flavour develops you get more of the fruit which sours pleasantly on the long aftertaste. This is a lovely, well balanced and tasty dram, that I’m always happy to come back to.