2ndSip scored this whisky 86 points 
ashy-smoky on the nose with a hint of heather. Behind it are bright yellow and green fruits as well as a slight sweetness and citrus notes.
The taste has its own character of ashy, slightly sweet smoke - very different from what you know from Islay. And above all, more spice than you think.
Twist from the peppery spice in contrast to the light fruit on the nose - I think it's really well done.
[86 - 82 = good whisky -> get a second bottle? Maybe ...] with a tendency to the next better level for me.
The taste has its own character of ashy, slightly sweet smoke - very different from what you know from Islay. And above all, more spice than you think.
Twist from the peppery spice in contrast to the light fruit on the nose - I think it's really well done.
[86 - 82 = good whisky -> get a second bottle? Maybe ...] with a tendency to the next better level for me.
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initially ashy smoke, which also has a certain fruity sweetness in it.
Behind the smoke there is a citrus, lime and orange note, which is not superficially sour, but rather drifts into sweetness, although there is a slightly sour note.
Oak seasoning is added and brings some nutmeg with it. Somehow "green" moments can also be felt: stacked, mossy wood on the forest floor.
The rather ashy smoke subsides and opens up to honey, vanilla and a little caramel. But I always have the feeling that I smell some burnt heather, similar to the Highland Park character.
Furthermore bright fruits of green apple and fresh pear; there is also a ripe kiwi. -
tannic seasoning, peppery start - and yet not really (alcohol) hot; the spice then settles on the tongue.
Dry, darker notes than on the nose. Slightly ashy notes of a campfire that has been thrown heather and has something flowery / sweet with it. The smoke comes rather delayed.
Pepper and seasoning stay on the tongue. An orange note follows with a delay.
Second sip: still spicy, nutmeg and pepper come through well. Some fruit, but not nearly as intense as on the nose.
Still ashy smoke. Dark chocolate, roasted nuts.
The tongue looks coated. -
quite a long finish. The ashy smoke lasts forever. The spices of pepper and nutmeg remain in addition to the oak spice for a long time.
Tobacco and leather association when exhaling through the nose.
