The first blended Scotch Whisky from the talented Sweetdram team. Here, Single Grain Whisky aged in virgin oak provides a bold and woody backbone to sherried Invergordon for punch, and peated Ardmore for body, length, and a wisp of sweet billowy smoke. The blend was brought together in ex-Tawny Port casks from the Douro.

The result is a perfect combination of vibrancy and depth. The nose is sweetly aromatic with notes of cream soda, cacao husk, sandalwood, pineapple and green almonds. In the mouth, a viscous honeyed entry precedes spicy wood aromatics along with parchment and caramelised walnuts. Adding water brings a little of that Ardmore smoke to the fore. The finish is refreshing and long. Simply sip and savour—with a dash of water to release the oils and esters—or enjoy as a long drink with soda, Japanese style.