Colour: Light ochre.
Nose: Deep, intoxicating coal tar that quickly mellows into creamy fudge.
Palate: The confectionary theme is continued with nutty toffee to the fore, with toasted oats making their presence felt. The considerable warmth has gently rounded edges.
Finish: The finish slopes gently away, bearing caramelised brown sugar and dark berries.
Overall comment: This is a fine whisky not to be overlooked. It is every bit as rugged and welcoming as the charming island of its provenance. Easy-drinking perhaps, but still complex in its changing impression on the taste buds.
By Gordon Coxhill, Whisky Enthusiast & Journalist