Vanessa Chapman
May 16, 2026, 02:24:06
Right then, had a wee dram of this one last night and jotted down me thoughts. Nose is proper earthy, like damp soil after rain 🌧️ but then there’s a sweet hit of honey and orchard fruits—think baked appels 🍎 with a dusting of cinnamon. Let it sit for a sec and a gentle wisp of peat smoke starts creepin in, more like a bonfire on the beach rather than a full-on medicinal whack. On the palate its surprisingly silky. First thing I get is toffee and a bit of milk chocolate 🍫, then the spice rack wakes up—nutmeg, maybe some black pepper. There's a citrusy zing too, kinda marmaladey 🍊, which cuts through the rich bits nicely. The smokiness is there all the way through but it’s more of a smouldering heather fire than anything ashy. A wee touch of sea salt appears right at the end, makes your mouth water. Finish is medium long, drying gently with a warm, spicy oak 🌳 and a whisp of dried fruits—raisins and a hint of apricot. The peat lingers like a cosy blanket, not overpowering. Definately a sit-by-the-fire sorta pour. Would happily have another. Slàinte! 🥃
