On the nose, Orchard House certainly lives up to its tagline on first inspection, with fresh and assertive fruit notes of grape and spiced pear, along with vanilla bean and something that is more reminiscent of banana or plantain. This was a particularly interesting note to me, as it’s not one I often associate with malt whisky in general, but it makes particular sense in this context. The overall nose suggests a dram that is fruity, sweet and on the lighter side, with underlying florals and honey.