Paul John Peated Select Cask

Earthy notes with plain chocolate nibs malt drinks and a little leather. There’s a subtle smoky air; nothing too astringent or overpowering. It’s great to try if you’re new to peaty whiskies or were put off by a peat colossus from Islay. Fig plums and soft prunes though it’s mouth-puckering neat so cut it down. Then the fruit rounds out beautifully allowing some gentle spices to shine through with some coffee bean notes at the end. Terrific stuff. £68