Taster

Nose: Wild blackberries add some fruity lustre to an otherwise oaky yet understated aroma.

Palate: An explosion of grape and spice.

Finish: Long, continually fruity yet still smoky.

Comment: Anyone who reckons Glenfiddich is not a top-rate distillery should sample this.

Score: 9

Taster

Nose: Burnt-heather smokiness. Sappy oak.

Palate: Very luxurious. Beeswax and honey. Bitter black chocolate. Treacle toffee. Anise.

Finish: Spicy. satisfying. Long.

Comment: This is an urbane whisky that will not easily reveal itself. Take your time with it. Enjoy its company.

Score: 9.3