Bright amber color, and fairly light.
Nose: Distinctly Islay, even though this malt is unpeated. Warm honey and heather, slightly floral, but not as aromatic as a Highland Park. Something faintly crisp, and light, with a bit of toasted malt that makes one think of summer coming to a close.
Palate: Extremely herbal. At first, almost like a mint chocolate wafer, and as it rounds over the palate takes on the bitterness of old fashioned absinthe. The Laddie 10 starts sweet, full, and rich. But only for a brief moment, turning to salted chocolate and caramel, a hint of smoke, becoming peppery at the finish.
Finish: Enigmatic, very smooth. The sweetness on the palate quickly gives way to long impressions of cinnamon candies, baked earth, lavender, concluding with a freshness like linen on a clothesline.
Additional Notes
- The Laddie 10 makes a strong impression on the palate, and has a surprisingly long and complex finish.
- Tasting this whisky involves taste, smell, sight, and touch. It appears light, but introduces itself on the palate as a well-aged malt. While the sweetness rolls off the tongue, the semi-dry finish lingers while leaving the lips with a sticky-sweet kiss.
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