Taster

Nose: Clean and leafy (green leaves), light nutty/hay-like maltiness, pie crust, macaroon and a hint of phenols. Water reveals a note like firelighters/leaking primus stove.

Palate: Incredibly hot when taken neat. Water calms it and initially shows hazelnut and attractive sweetness. Then it collapses.

Finish: Light smoke.

Comment: Once again not sufficient complexity or balance to elevate it to greatness.

Score: 7.3

Taster

Nose: Grassy and malty. Barley sugar, Weetabix. Cowshed. Corn syrup. Opens up on fruity notes. Summer fruit. Cherry jam.

Palate: Incredibly sweet for the strength. Flowing, custardy, then breaks into a spicy burst.

Finish: Dry and short. Slightly astringent.

Comment: The nose is more attractive than the palate, rather restrained.

Score: 7.3