Whiskey Advocate Top Whiskeys of the Year 2017, Rank: 17Year: 2017Score: 90ABV: 43%Style: Single MaltPlace of Origin: Scotland (Highland)
Two oaks are better than one in this single malt, which marries whiskies matured in sherry-seasoned casks of both American and European oak. The sherry imparts aromas of raisins, figs, hazelnuts, blanched almonds, candied orange peel, and leather. A backbone of vanilla sweetness on the palate supports layers of ginger and white pepper, dark chocolate, leather, raisins, toasted hazelnuts.