A rich Speyside malt, enhanced by a finish for 48 months in a first fill Oloroso hogshead: but in spite of this long period in a sherry cask, it retains a perfect balance of spirit character and oak, without ever becoming dominated by the wine. It needs some time in the glass to reveal the nuances of its aromas: orange peel, a citrusy touch, and then medicinal herbs and tea, with a slightly oaky note. There is a hint of the earthy character of a forest after the rain. At the palate, it doesn’t need water: it has a rather tannic attack, with fine oak and herbs, and then it unfolds with a round richness. It grows sweeter, with notes of orange marmalade, tamarind, nutmeg, thus retaining a dry and spicy character too. The spiciness, together with the tannic backbone from the long maturation in the cask, markedly grow in the long and lingering aftertaste.