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TESTING NOTES:
Colour
Deep amber.

Nose
A rich and robust whisky, there is an initial burst of honey, toffee apples, cloves and oak tannins. A smell reminiscent of the Speyside countryside follows with heather fragranced soap, straw and mown grass, along with linseed oil and a hint of peat smoke.

With water the fragrance of wine notes emerge as grapes and lemongrass. Heavier notes follow, detected as the waxiness of linseed oil and leather and a slight peaty earthiness.

Taste
Smooth, dry and peppery with tangy citrus fruits. With water, there is more wine followed by the freshness of gentle eucalyptus that develops into a deeper oaky nuttiness. The texture is chewing and mouthcoating with the peppery astringency of oak tannins.

Finish
The finish is long and dry with a lasting oaky toastiness.