LEDAIG 13 YEARS OLD - 2005 VINTAGE - SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY BY THE SINGLE MALTS OF SCOTLAND

Nose: Powerful, inviting smoke of incense sticks and pinecones on a bonfire. Oriental spices – nutmeg, cinnamon – are mixed with loose-leaf black tea in an antique wooden box.

Palate: The earthy peat notes continue, now reminiscent of a hot wood-fired sauna. With water, the flames are dampened by sweet tobacco, vanilla pods and some cherry cough drops in a leather handbag.

Finish: Burnt caramel cupcakes, dusted with ground ginger and cardamom.