It’s hard not to be taken in by the story of this whisky. I know it’s all about the marketing, but it’s a nice little conceit to think you’re drinking something with a similar flavour profile to one that Shackleton himself may have enjoyed. Almost definitely a load of bollocks, but still fun! The first taste is quite alcohol heavy. It then mellows into a caramel and citrus sweetness. The finish is long, sharp and honeyed, with a light buttery aftertaste. It’s not a refined whisky, but there are a few layers of flavour and it’s certainly an easy dram to drink. Overall, it’s not a bad dram, but the story is definitely more interesting than the whisky.