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"Bright golden amber color. pleasant aromas of walnut nougat, hay, orange spice cake, and dried heather follow through on a soft, silky entry to a dryish medium body with creamy cereal, honeyed nut, mossy river stone, salt flake, and peppercorn notes. Finishes with a pleasant vanilla cream, mineral dust, and oak spice fade. A nice sipper."

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"The nose is delicate, sweet short crust pastry. Marzipan and raspberry jam. Raisins. Oily on the palate, vaguely fruity, honeyed. Faintly herbal. Finishes more like a dessert wine than a whisky. Rich, creamy and filling. Visually, a very attractive whisky – rich amber and gloriously viscous. If my suspicions are correct, an earlier expression of this whisky reminded me of a Peshwari Nan. Must be shared and discussed with friends."

"The early stage aroma is fresh, malty, yeasty/beery and honey-like; further aeration stimulates intriguing notes of nougat, milk chocolate and oaky vanilla. Palate entry offers pleasantly fruity/grainy tastes that are off-dry. Ends up semisweet, candied and even a tad sherried." 85-89 pts.

"Bright old gold color. Nuanced aromas of dried ginger, vanilla salt water taffy, cereal, and beeswax follow through on a a soft, silky entry to a dryish medium body with cream, lemongrass, and brown sugar notes. Finishes with a long, warming praline and spice fade. Excellent vibrancy of flavor and balance." Gold Medal.

"Bright golden amber color. Lovely aromas of honeyed nuts and cereal, dried lavender, delicately herbal peat, yeasty dough, and beeswax follow through on a rich entry to a dryish medium-full body with ginger and praline notes. Finishes with a long, grassy peppery spice fade. Excellent." Gold Medal.