Origin: Orkney, Scotland
Single malt
16 yo
Colour: Middle-tone, golden honey.
Aroma: Fruity, flowery, with a hint of solvent and lilac.
Taste: Strong. The first touch is surprisingly harsh, mellows down soon and becomes very sweet, then turns again and becomes oaky. Very clearly three-peaked. Long aftertaste, with hints of salt.
Overall: Not quite sure, I have to admit. First touch is surprisingly harsh. I suppose this is a whiskey that requires a bit of aeration. Definitely not as characteristic as Talisker or Islays. I will return to this every now and then and see how it fares.
Edit: After a while in the glass, the sharpness is gone and the character is different. The whisky becomes a well-rounded, sweet Highlander, with a small touch of smokiness. It has a bit more of a character and aggressivity than some Speyside malts. Would love to taste this with Glenlivet 18yo.
Biology factor: Below zero. Seriously, single malt scotch whiskys?
Tomorrow to Joensuu municipal dump. Expect horrible gull pics and whining about Heuglinis.
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