Rich sherry influence with dark chocolate, roasted almonds, and sultanas dominating the profile. Underneath, there's toffee, marzipan, creamy vanilla, and a hint of Christmas cake spices.
Full-bodied and creamy with pronounced sherry sweetness delivering raisins, figs, and candied orange peel. Nutty malt, milk chocolate, and gentle oak spicesβcinnamon and nutmegβcreate a dessert-like complexity.
Long and satisfying with persistent sherried fruit, subtle nuttiness, and a warming, gently spiced conclusion.
Pour at room temp in a Glencairn. Let it breathe 2β3 minutes before nosing β this unlocks the full aromatic profile.
A few drops cut through cask-strength alcohol and release esters. Start with one drop and taste as you go.
Fine for lighter, fruitier expressions. Cold can mute the complexity in heavily peated or well-aged malts.