It is labelled ‘Malt Whisky’, but since it cannot contain their own distillate, it’s surely made from third-party whisky, probably Matsui, the maturation type of which is not stated anyway. Not being defined as blended, it is to be assumed to be a single malt.
Tasting notes
The nose opens pleasantly sweet and floral, the notes are delicate but far from ethereal with vanilla, caramel, calico, pineapple, meringue and white chocolate. The list I have poured out would seem to contradict me, but the aromas are traversed by a herbaceous and spicy vein (nutmeg, cinnamon) that softens their impact, with a faint but very subtle thread of smoke in the background. Over time, a note of honey also appears, becoming almost waxy. Very pleasant.
On the palate, the smoke becomes more present, especially at the beginning, although it remains little more than a hint, just enough to give depth to a full-bodied malt that takes up the olfactory evocations and their balance, with just a greater incisiveness of the herbaceous components. Very drinkable, thanks also to a saline hint that emerges after the first few sips and a slight peppiness especially along the length.
The finish is not very long, where saline and smoky hints frame spices, fruit and vanilla visions.
