Oak & Palomino & Oxidation & Sitting 8 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

From an undisclosed distillery in the Speyside region, and just like its Islay sibling (Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire), forged by the things the name references. Boasting familiar notes of dried fruit, chocolate and soft spices, Oak & Palomino & Oxidation & Sitting makes for a top pick when you fancy sipping on something Speyside. If you can get past the strange name, it's reported to be a decent dram for everyday drinking. 40% Alc./Vol.

Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Chocolate chip cookies, honeyed barley, raisins and dried apricot, hickory, pecan and peppercorn. Palate: Marmalade on granary toast, cherries and almonds, malty chocolate, a very light whiff of baked earth and a drop of maple syrup. Finish: Sherry-soaked fruit, gingerbread and woody spices. Overall: The weighty sherried elements stand out brilliantly, imparting further complexity and boldness to the whisky's profile.