Taster

Nose: Nose shows stewed prunes, coal sack, walnut, honey, mint toffee, vanilla and reminiscent of an old bureau: polished wood, dust and leather.

Palate: Thick and oaky with deep, rich, silky black fruit flavours. Leather, coffee grounds and a little smoke.

Finish: Dry and slightly woody then a puff of fragrant, heathery smoke.

Comment: A big whisky which needs time in the glass to open.

Score: 8

Taster

Nose: Some oaky, cedary, leathery notes.

Palate: Rich and very creamy indeed. Still nutty. Some cereal-grain notes. Hazelnuts. Grassy peatiness.

Finish: Long, soothing, warming. Becoming drier.

Comment: With a light, fragrant cigar?

Score: 8