A rich and deep Speyside single malt: the final 30 months in an Oloroso cask have contributed to its very autumnal profile, making it a perfect dram for those evening beside the fireplace. At the nose, the influence of the sherry is immediately obvious: very winey, with plenty of dried fruits and marked nuttiness, but also orange peel, cedary notes like from a cigar humidor, and with a lively spicy undercurrent. At the palate, it’s just as winey and sherried, and it takes water very well: the more you add, the more it exhibits notes of oranges, orange peel and tangerines. The spirit equivalent of classic English breakfast marmalade! It’s peppery, with a touch of chestnuts, nuts, and a moderate amount of oakiness. It becomes very dry and astringent towards the end.