Taster

Nose: Tight, fragrant nose: cinnamon, clove, apple and heather. Firmer and more malty with water.

Palate: A fairly tight structure with root ginger, heather, dry grass, dried apple. Good maturity, well balanced and a spicy, exotic overtone.

Finish: Clean, good length.

Comment: Balances sweet and savoury. Next time though make it unchillfiltered!

Score: 7.8

Taster

Nose: Lots of floral, tannic, oak extract. Heady. Hypnotic.

Palate: Peaches, honey, anis.

Finish: Crisp, dry oakiness.

Comment: The oak does not totally dominate, but is powerful for such an elegant malt.

Score: 8.5