**Single Malt** opens with a dense, slightly tart accord of plum and grain, dry at first, like the first breath above a glass of whisky. Within minutes it grows warmer, and the heart reveals a malty depth touched by cedar wood and a restrained bitter coffee nuance. The whisky effect does not shout alcohol; it stays smooth and polished, more like warm wood in a dim bar than a sweet cocktail. On skin the composition remains composed, with sweetness arriving in careful measure as a veil of vanilla rather than a dessert note. In the drydown, amber warmth, moss and creamy sandalwood turn the scent velvety and calm. The projection is moderate and intimate, sitting close enough for conversation. It suits evenings, quiet rooms, dark fabrics and anyone who likes warmth without heaviness.
