Ben Bracken Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Judges' comments:

The aroma is rich with caramel, toffee, drying sweet cereal, oak, and vegetal notes which lead into a complex profile of liquorice, aniseed, treacle toffee, dark chocolate, and coffee. Yoghurt and peach add a creamy fruitiness, complemented by tobacco, rum, prune, liquorice root, and cinnamon. Wet carton, forest soil, edamame, and a palate of ripe lotus and dry dog food add unique touches.