For many, the definitive Speyside.
Gold.
A combination of sweet floral fragrances, riverside herbs and flowers with some honey and vanilla. “The most complex nose of any Single Malt Scotch Whisky” (Michael Jackson).
Firm, rounded, light to medium.
A strong malty taste with hints of sweet wood smoke and sandalwood.
A long, malt-driven finish with light smoke and hints of sweetness.
2008 & 2010
2009 & 2011
2008 - 2009
2007
2007 - 2009
2003, 2008 & 2016
2001, 2005 -2006
2010 - 2011
"Definitely one of my favourites in the range. You could explore the layers for along time."
Rob Allanson 2009, Whisky Magazine, Issue 79
"The nose has honey, soft fruits and sweet spring meadow notes and is very inviting, and on the palate soft barley, summer fruits and a sweetness lead up to an almost tangy finish."
Dominic Roskrow, Malt Whisky Yearbook 2015, p.97
"A nose of sherry, brittle toffee, nuts, mild wood smoke, angelica and mixed peel. Elegant on the malty palate, with herbal and fruit notes, notably orange. Medium in length, with a drying, slightly smoky finish."
Gavin D Smith, Malt Whisky Yearbook 2015, p.97
"Balances richness and fragrance superbly."
Dave Broom 2003, Whisky Magazine, Issue 28
"Very accessible, and not given to grandiosity, but it's one of the Speyside greats. Good with some desserts. Try it with cassata."
Michael Jackson 2003, Whisky Magazine, Issue 28
"Definitely one of my favourites in the range. You could explore the layers for along time."
Rob Allanson 2009, Whisky Magazine, Issue 79
"The nose has honey, soft fruits and sweet spring meadow notes and is very inviting, and on the palate soft barley, summer fruits and a sweetness lead up to an almost tangy finish."
Dominic Roskrow, Malt Whisky Yearbook 2015, p.97