From what I've understood, and please correct me if I'm wrong, is this one based on the same premises as the old 15yo, which means that only bourbon casks have been used. Now I've had official HP's at 8yo, 12yo, 14yo, 15yo, 16yo, 18yo, 21yo, 25yo, 30yo and 40yo, but never a 10yo before, should be interesting. The color is auburn golden, and looks natural to me, no shine. It smells sweet, honey and vanilla, tobacco, fruit gums, cinnamon, turnips, grass, lavender, and some spearmint. A multi-faceted 10yo, more so than what I usually encounter in stronger young spirits. For a 10yo at 40%abv., this is brilliant so far. The taste is on leather, cinnamon, honey, a little peat, caramel, dark chocolate, bourbon reduction, brine, tannins, another positive surprise, but the leather notes are quite dominating so you'll have to enjoy that style. The finish is smoky, peppery, some peat, ginger and rubber. Initially a smooth and easy-drinking malt, but use time, and you'll find there's plenty of personality in this little gem.
Excellent value for money, quality!: 7
Next tasting: Glenglassaugh Distillery
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