Aged eight years, then finished in Spanish Sherry casks. The final product is mellow, silky and refined. While the Sherry influence isn’t overt, the extra cask aging shows in the deep nut-brown color and warm flavors of dark chocolate, Guinness stout and hazelnuts, which fade into a long, intriguing finish. Pair with a sweet and sticky dessert.
— K.N.
(3/1/2011)
The bouquet features deep notes of butterscotch, nougat, almond paste and light vanilla. The palate entry offers succulent flavors of almond paste, candy and oaky vanilla; the midpalate is woody, caramel-like, with hints of dried yellow fruit, white pepper and spice. Finishes balanced, sweet and oaky.
— P.P.
(12/1/2007)
This honey-colored spirit is packaged inside an impressive bottle with wide shoulders and a cut-glass base. The whisky has virtually no aroma, which seems like a missed opportunity given the array of flavors: a sweet dark-chocolate note segues into a mellow finish of honey, oranges, cinnamon and clove. Ends with a tongue-coating finish.
— K.N.
(3/1/2011)
The bouquet offers potent spirity notes atop more subtle marshmallow and toffee scents. The palate entry is robust, nutty, semisweet and honeyed; by the midpalate stage the taste profile is nougaty, mildly cocoa-like, Sherried and marzipan-like. Concludes with flavors of dried red fruits, Sherry and dark caramel. A guilty pleasure of a sweetfest.
— P.P.
(4/1/2008)
The bouquet offers scents of cream, wild flowers, and honey. The palate entry features the cream, both in flavor and texture; by midpalate the taste includes flavors of cocoa, milk chocolate, and buttercream. The aftertaste is sweet, long, and creamy. Good for whisky cocktails. Best Buy.
— P.P.
(11/3/2006)
The bouquet is oddly chalky with a dullish parchment note. The palate entry is lean and metallic; the midpalate shows a little more flair and grainy taste (breakfast cereal). Drinkable, but lackluster.
— P.P.
(12/1/2007)