Loch Lomond Croftengea Claxton's Warehouse 8 Pedro Ximenez Sherry Octave 2017 5 year old Whisky 70cl 57.5% ABV

Bold, heavily peated single malt finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry octave, blending rich dark sweetness with earthy smoke and spice. Bottled at natural strength 57.5% ABV from a tiny 65-bottle release, showing strong cask influence for its 5-year age. Loch Lomond Croftengea - Claxton's Warehouse 8 - Pedro Ximenez Sherry Octave 5 year old 57.5% ABV Nose: Heady musk with freshly sawn oak and earthy-sweet peat, subtly tempered by Pedro Ximénez sherry richness that threads through the smoke. Palate: Sweet and very fruity at first, the peat floods in with a sweet, PX-rich depth. Earthy smoke laces dark fruit and cocoa, while spice and oak provide a warming, lasting finish that hangs with dessert-like, smoky sweetness. Finish: Deliciously fruity and peaty finish. Liked smoked candy.