FINAL BREAK

N: Clean, peppery and fruity. Specific notes of orange peel, waxy lemon zest, heather and various beers and crystallized exotic fruits. Water enhances the fruity and floral aspects and brings a wonderful freshness.

B: Powerful, brilliantly fruity, spicy and full of yellow plums, lemon peel, honey and pressed wild flowers. Notes of exotic fruit tea and wood spices. Water once again enhances the sweet, fresh qualities.

F: Nice length, on honey, flowers, mead, a touch of wax and notes of dried exotic fruit.

Nose: Compass Box Hedonism reveals subtle aromas of vanilla, caramel and dried fruit.
Mouth: On the palate, this whisky reveals notes of crème brûlée, coconut and cinnamon, for a velvety, gourmet texture.
Finish: The finish is long and sweet, giving way to nuances of honey and spice that linger pleasantly on the palate.

For those in the know.... This whisky is powerful and very peaty. It comes from one of Islay's most famous distilleries.

A well-balanced, lightly saline Highland single malt whisky that makes an excellent aperitif. A crisp, dry, appetizing malt that opens with fresh, sweet orange notes and a long, dry finish.

'Beautiful contrasting influences of sherry maturation and bourbon cask finesse and Islay peat smoke.' Robin Bignal, production manager.

Nose: Christmas notes, spicy, nutmeg, sweet spices, coconut, star anise.

Mouth: Italian sausage, dried figs, Battenberg cake.

Finish: Dry, dried tomatoes, green vine tomatoes, vinous.

Nose: Rich and fruity, with aromas of pear and orange. Sandalwood.

Mouth: Sweet and rich with honey, hazelnut and exotic wood notes.

Finish: Distinctive on sweet spices.