First sniffings boast big-hearted aromas of maple sugar and caramel; further aeration stimulates marine notes of seaweed and light brine, but deeper notes of chili pepper, black pepper, honey and vanilla top off the experience.... Read More
The piquant nose offers immediate and stunning notes of sea salt, peat reek and black pepper; aeration time encourages deeper aromas including malt and almond. Palate entry is malty sweet and nicely peppery, then at midpalate... Read More
Rich and unexpectedly honeyed initially. Medium-full, the usual Diageo polished mouthfeel, with initial honey and then a very decent dose of hot smoke. Finish is woody and spicy without becoming bitter. Good length