Taster

Nose: Earthy and oaky. Hummus, wet leaves. Opens on nutty notes. Fresh walnuts. And some honey. Nougat.

Palate: Sweet with the texture of raw silk. Not as smooth as the nose leads to expect. Spicy with an oaky grip.

Finish: Very dry and warm. A touch of toffee balances the dryness in the end.

Comment: A firm oaky character. Water cuts the edges but enhances the oak bitterness. Will suit those who like these dry whiskies.

Score: 7.6

Taster

Nose: Opens with light sulphur and a pleasing whiff of brand new welly boots. Then there's lime, garden twine, lawnmower oil and the overwhelming aroma of a garden shed.

Palate: Quite fat and buttery, with fruits now in charge (maybe we're in the garden now.) Ripe apples and a little drift of smoke. With water a green oily note.

Finish: Clean and soft.

Comment: I've no idea how you can distil a garden shed, but they've done it. Highly evocative - if weird.

Score: 7.8