The nose is rich and surprisingly spicy, with notes of fresh apple, orange peel, and substantial, evocative Christmas spice character. Aromatically honeyed and sweet, the whisky is instantly inviting — and the palate doesn’t disappoint. Notes of caramel meld beautifully with the fruity apple core, brown sugar tempering the impact of toasty oak, which keeps the whisky from sliding into dessert territory. Intense notes of clover honey, orange blossoms, milk chocolate, and (more) baked apples keep things light and fruity, while the slightly floral finish concludes the experience with an appropriate nod to the garden.