Golden straw, soft gold colour. A gentle and inviting nose, showing aromas of oak, caramel, butter scotch, dark chocolate, red berries and honey. The palate is soft with fruit notes and a whisp of vanilla. The port wood and new make working magic. Full length through the pallet. The extra alcohol on this bottling certainly enhances the character of this malt. A faint tingling of smoke closes out this malt. 44% ABV