Taster

Nose: An old shop, with fittings in polished oak, leather and brass. A ship's chandlers', perhaps?

Palate: Big. Cakey. Oily. Beeswax.

Finish: Late gingery spiciness with some saltiness.

Comment: A confident, handsome whisky.

Score: 8.3

Taster

Nose: Light and spicy. Toasted pine nuts, citrus fruits, cereal. Stewed orange, jasmine, almond.

Palate: Mulled, spicy warmth. Fragrant and exciting. Tangerine, banana, lemon. Well-balanced with soft, sweet oak.

Finish: Those spices again. Tangerine jelly and cream.

Comment: Seems much younger than it is. Has real charm.

Score: 8.5