Nose: The first impression is butter, then fresh baking, toasted crumpet followed by light red fruit (cherry) and allspice. Gentle, with a tricksy quality, lemon meringue lifted by a subtle spiciness. Very clean and well defined.
Palate: Gentle then a tingle of fresh planed oak. Reminiscent of melted rock candy with a hint of toffee and a menthol note. Very fine.
Finish: Long, spicy.
Comment: A stunning glass, gentle yet exotic.
Score: 9/10
[These tasting notes are reproduced from Whisky Magazine issue 50]