South Star Speyside Single Malt 10 Year Old

(Good Spirits Co. Glasgow – Virtual Whisky Tasting, 18 March 2022). Nose: Floral, citrus, light hairspray, gorse and heather Palate: Caramel, citrus, orange. Slightly sour note, black pepper, gristy barley, tinned pears. Honey sweetness. Finish: Medium long finish. Darker on the finish than the palate. Brown sugar, baking spices, tobacco, leather and oak/ash. Souring darkly on the aftertaste. Parcel of 10 casks from Mannochmore Distillery Honeyed, fruity and spicy. A little souring on the finish. Quite peppery behind the fruit and darker as it sits on the palate. This is a nice dram, but the sour notes brought it down a little. Came joint second out of the six drams, with 20% of the final vote for favourite of the night. 80% of those present said they enjoyed the whisky.

It is ok but nothing special. Not worth the money.