Malty digestive biscuits and peat embers open on the nose, followed by sweet vanilla and notes of honey, toffee and Crème Brûlée. As the whisky breathes its fruity character comes to the fore, with lemon rind and peat smoke rising from the glass, moving to grapefruit, ripe melon, peach and crisp red apple. Maritime note is offset with a touch of wood spice, nutmed and cinnamon, showcasing the depth and complexity of this single malt.

An intial citrys tang is followed by sweet ripe fruit, and gentle peat smoke. A subtle marine character cpmes through, with this sandy minerality complemented with toasted oak. On a second sip, the balance of fruit and smoke is unmistaken, with a medley of apricot, peach and ripe melon, delicatelu wrapped in charred heather and peat embers. The maturation in American bourbon barrels brinds lightly toasted oak notes, with a hint of coconut, creamy marzipan and tobacco.

Soft stoned fruit and toasted oak sweetness leave a beautifully banalced finish, while a subtle fry barbeque smoke lingers.