Taster

Nose: A sea breeze carries aromas of lime, desiccated coconuts, pineapples and mango. Peaty, medicinal notes and tarmac keep it in check, with clove and star anise.   

Palate: The treats of a five year old: soft ice cream and digestive biscuits with marshmallow and coconut. Tempered by sea salt, medicinal bandages, charcoal and takeaway chopsticks.

Finish: Slightly prickly, as if chopsticks have splintered. Lime water, coconut and peat.

Comment: The winds blow Caribbean tropics to Islay.

Score: 8.2

Taster

Nose: Young but attractive. Floral honey mingles with ashy peat, grapefruit juice and biscuits. Grassy, mossy, damp earth. Brine and boiled pork.

Palate: Bright citrus notes and this sweet, ashy peat balances out rather well. Toffee fudge, honey, some creamy spirit, with all spice and nutmeg. Vanilla to sweeten things.

Finish: Not exactly long, but the ashy peat and sweet honey leave a lovely spicy note.

Comment: An innocent fling of a whisky, but it’s got enough charms to remain in one’s memory.

Score: 7.8