The second batch of AnCnoc Peatheart, from the Knockdhu distillery in the Highlands, is again made using barley peated to 40ppm. It offers a mix of soft smoky and juicy fruit notes, balanced by a touch of sweet fudge

Nose: Understated peat smoke and barbecue balanced by ripe pineapples, pears and a dark, rich tone of baked toffee apples. Subtle vanilla and sparks of fresh lemon rind lend lightness and elegance to the composition.

Palate: Structured and full, with rich smoke in balance with juicy gummy bears and the light, fizzy sweetness of spun sugar. Undertones of a hay barn and fudge give it a delicious weight. The finish long and growing, distinctly spicy and sweet with a warming, smoky finale.

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