The 'original' sets a high standard for Highland whisky, and has gone from strength to strength since its slightly controversial packaging redesign a few years ago. Medium-bodied and gently warming, with pleasant spicy notes.
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NOSE
Soft, clean and refreshing: lemon sherbert and apricots, with honeyed fruit and a touch of toffee and vanilla. Gentle and satisfying.
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PALATE
A little weightier on the palate, with honey and malt, banana bread and subtle sweet spices. Clean and well balanced.
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FINISH
The honeyed fruit fades softly, and the finish is whistle-clean.
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COMMENT
A textbook whisky, this – well made, beautifully balanced, delicate but still flavoursome.
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Producer's Tasting Notes
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AROMA
Citrus and ripening peaches are balanced by vanilla softness.
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TASTE
Vanilla emerges, then gives way to a burst of flowery fruitiness.
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FINISH
A clean and salving aftertaste with hints of orange and peach.
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40%