This is simply one of those whiskies where you have to take your time to fully comprehend and unpack the complexity and what makes it so sought-after and highly praised. Really makes me wonder how good the Broras from the early 70s with a higher level of peat must be to be judged as even better than bottles like these from the lates 70s. This is a whisky that will please any whisky drinker and will impress most, if not all.
Nose
The nose is just a heavenly mix of peat and sweet tropical fruits, honey, sea saltiness, a hint of ash & tar, quite possibly the best nose I’ve ever experienced from a bottle of whisky
Body
Rich honey, mineral, salty, smoked fish With water - sweet green apples, slightly creamy & hint of vanilla, a bit oily
Finish
Waxy, extremely long finish & surprisingly fresh & fruity