Taster

Nose: Good firm aromatics. Fennel. Liquorice.

Palate: Malty. Sweetish, especially with water. Seville orange peels.

Finish: Fruity-spicy. Chilli-like. Explosion of spicy flavours. Hot peppermints. Pepper.

Comment: Full of flavour. Full of interest. A good, complex bottling.

Score: 8

Taster

Nose: Oily/beeswax, dried tropical/citric fruits, honey. Water brings out waxy oiliness, the (nice) smell of new welly boot. Exotic, individual.

Palate: Drier and crisper than expected, the oak merged well with light smoke and oiliness. Great balance. Really delivers. Succulent but dry.

Finish: Dry, light pepper, becomes gentle.

Comment: Wonderfully textural, sexy, dangerous. Unconventional beauty.

Score: 8.8