This fragrant Highland has a delightful balance of fruit and spices. 

Strength: 40% ABV  Appearance: Pale amber. 

Nose: A relatively closed nose. Planed wood, light toffee, boat varnish. Linseed oil behind, even putty, and later a lychee-like acidity. 

With water the acidity comes up (acid drops), and the nose sweetens. Still a pleasant fresh woodiness or leatheriness, the varnish now supported by artists turpentine. Warm sand. After a while, coffee dregs with brown sugar. Not an obvious nose, however. 

Body: Medium. 

Palate: Pleasantly acidic; such initial sweetness as there is quickly subsumed by acidity. 

Finish: Dry to bitter; medium-length, with an attractive lingering sandalwood aftertaste.