Taster

Nose: Oaky and floral. Wild rose.

Palate: Sweet and sour. Bread dough. Then a spicyburst covers everything.

Finish: Spicy and dry. Blackpepper

Comment: Oak is leading the way but in an elegant way. A very spicy dram. To be matched with a beef stroganoff maybe.

Score: 7.5

Taster

Nose: Dark treacle and smoke,savoury plum.

Palate: Prunes,dark berry fruits,redcurrant,a big surge of tannin and spice late on.

Finish: Long,deep,fruity and warming.

Comment: Surprise,surprise - the pick of the bunch is from a wine cask.

Score: 8.7