Taster

Nose: Very shy at first, gentle mown grass notes, plain flour, melted butter, fresh\rwood shavings and wool skins.

Palate: Sweet and malty, still very gentle. Raspberry meringue with maple syrup and some wood spices.

Finish: Spices suddenly explode and tannins give great grip and warmth.

Comment: Nothing gives away that finish.

Score: 7.9

Taster

Nose: Fresh blackcurrant juice, Play-Doh, a note of freshly sawn pine and some\rEvostick and liquorice spice.

Palate: Spiced baked apple, lemon juice, cinnamon bark and vanilla.

Finish: Lingering notes of vanilla and spiced apple.

Comment: Some intriguing spice and fruit here, with a backbone of oak.

Score: 8.1