Tasting Notes

• Tasting notes by Billy Abbott (The Whisky Exchange)

  Nose: Coconuts and chocolate, but not Bounty bars: real, freshly cracked coconuts in their husks, dusted with cocoa powder. A touch of savoury earthiness and oaky spice is lightened by a touch of floral syrup: honeysuckle and heather honey.

  Palate: Gentle smoke sits on the palate, stacked with layers of flavour. Spiced chocolate, stewed apples, barrel char, singed chocolate cake, hints of mint and a crown of butter and rich earthiness.

  Finish: Earth and ash being, quickly replaced by stewed orchard fruit, chocolate and toasted cinnamon sticks.

  Comment: A rich and chocolatey Highland Park with excellent fresh fruit notes that cut through the darkness.

• Producer's Tasting Notes

  Nose: Toasted coconut, honey and lemon zest aromas.

  Palate: Peppery with apple, raspberry and orange flavours.

  Finish: Chocolate.