ABV: 46%

Casks: not stated

Age statement: NAS

 

Color: Straw

 

Nose: Vanilla and smoke on the initial nose; fruity notes of pear, pickled pineapple and kumquat, with foresty hints of fir needle. Unique. 20/25

Taste: The pear flavours continue on from the nose, along with pine needles, light citrus and white pepper. Undertones of forest floor. 21/25

Finish: Peat and white pepper dominate, some vanilla. Sweet but dry, some tannins, though not bitter. Hints of green tea. 21/25

Style: Lovely integrated peat, surprisingly good. 21/25

Total: Hits a very good balance of peat and fruity flavours. 83/100

Traditional score: 91.5/100

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