House of Hazelwood The Legacy Collection 36 year old Queen of the Hebrides, 43.4%

The nose brings lemon shortbread, coastal breezes, and salted caramel, joined by earthy peat smoke, which verges on a beach bonfire aroma, then damp moss and seasoned oak. It’s a solid pour with a substantial mouthfeel, sweet and honeyed initially, with sea salt, smoke, ginger, and candied pineapple, fading to pear and vanilla with touches of supple oak. The finish is delightful, with tobacco, allspice, and vanilla seeds. (Release date: 3/25; 274 bottles worldwide)