The colour is golden yellow and the nose has a lovely aroma of honey and vanilla to begin with. This is joined by some stewed apple, along with toffee and a hint of baking spices (especially cinnamon).
On the palate this whisky has a robustness to it, which is driven by notes of earthy malted cereals and the baking spices from the nose. These are much more prominent now and reveal elements of cinnamon, all-spice and gingerbread. There is also a background hint of cocoa powder and apricot jam. The earthy and spicy characteristics are balanced by sweet notes - think of honey, vanilla, toffee and a hint of golden syrup, along with some cooked green fruit (especially pears and apples). The finish is relatively short, especially once the sweetness goes. This leaves the malty and warming spices, which create a pleasant dryness.
