Totoro scored this whisky 87 points 
Very nice synthesis of yeasty, saline distillery character and sour/savory notes of refill Oloroso. Beautifully done. No bitter tannins that would suggest they've used the finish merely to spruce up substandard casks. Still hugely overpriced though, especially since this isn't cask strength and there are comparable Indies out there for 2/3 to 1/2 the asking price: see for instance WID #118304.
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Simultaneously yeasty/fermentary and savory/sour. Herbal and spicy with distinct salinity. The sherry is not intrusive or even prominent but blends in beautifully with meaty/nutty refill notes. Very good, especially if you like the funky characteristics of the Tobermory distillate and cherish umami and nutty notes rather than overt fruitiness.
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Soft yet outspoken; the ABV is juuuust right. Smooth start, then things get more juicy, intense, and spicy. Builds up nicely, with umami and sour notes appearing first, swiftly followed by a burst of juicy red fruits and appealing acidity on the mid-palate; then it's back to savory again, with an added spicy component from the wood. No bitterness at all, and no overt woody taste either. It remains very juicy, chewy, and yummy. Excellent job on the sherry finish, which never feels tacked on.
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The weak point. Goes down nicely, but then it's over rather quickly, with little to no lingering aftertaste. Perhaps, with much goodwill, faint sensory memories of fennel and soup stock. A front-loaded malt if there ever was one.
