Taster

Nose: Smoky with seaweed and burned wood. Slightly vegetal/eucalypt with a hint of firelighter.

Palate: Immediate hit of smoke, cubeb berries but then a silky sweet mid-palate with touches of citrus. Then the smoke returns.

Finish: Salty and a little lean.

Comment: This is seamless stuff and despite the smokiness is unshowy. Only 9 Years Old? Great things are on their way.

Score: 8

Taster

Nose: Woodsmoke, raisiny fudge and burning field stubble. Smoked almonds.

Palate: A real witches' cauldron. The smokiness is very dense. With time green apple, lime and Werther's Original caramels come through.

Finish: Fading smoke and some pepper, but not as intense and lasting as I'd expected.

Comment: A breathless, smoky charge with great clarity of flavour.

Score: 9