Isle of Skye 18 year old, 40%

Coils of smoke snake out of the glass, leaving behind honey, sweet grain notes, grated milk chocolate, a few green herbal notes, and a gentle oakiness. It’s noticeably smoky rather than peaty. An instant hit of chocolate orange on first sip, with peppery smoke, hazelnut, spiced chocolate, dark toffee, and warm orange notes, slipping into a finish of Mississippi mud pie, pepper, and long-lasting smokiness.