Taster

Nose: Lovely light and ester to begin with, beeswax and red forest fruits followed by a touch of oak and cut grass.\n

Palate: Warming and slightly abrasive. I get lots of biscuit, caramel and \na touch of toffee. It evolves into a green and spicy dram with a discreet character.

Finish: Big and soft, it pleasantly lingers for a short time on the tongue although the flavours fade quickly.

Comment: The flavour is a pleasant follow up from the nose, sadly falling a little short on the finish. Enjoyable nonetheless.

Score: 7.8

Taster

Nose: Luscious and honeyed with superbly balancing citrus, grass and mineral notes along with a dollop of sweet barley! With time some floral notes and a touch of vanilla emerges.

Palate: Opens with oak and oily, nutty cereal. Still the honey refuses to be dominated and is shot through with a subtle but enthusiastic thread of citrus and minerals. Hints of gentle spice are unlocked in the middle.

Finish: Lovely, bracing mineral finish with lingering barley and honey.

Comment: A classic Spey which delivers everything a good Spey should do.

Score: 8.5