Taster

Nose: Sharp lemon drops are blunted by caramel but the fruity, lime-zest freshness is appealing and intense.

Palate: Immediate fruitiness; very chewy malty middle with some bitter oak. The caramel slowly dulls everything.

Finish: Again, the caramel dominates. Flat, uninteresting, lacks length and depth.

Comment: Starts brightly enough but the caramel character prevents the whisky taking off.

Score: 6

Taster

Nose: Slight nutty sherry. Dried citrus skins. Sweet grass.

Palate: Orange zest, lemons, faint syrup. Cream. Honey.

Finish: Orange zest. Gently gingery balancing dryness.

Comment: The light touch of sherry helps bring out the soft, fruity, flavours.

Score: 8.5