Taster

Nose: Very nutty. Dry autumn leaves. crispbread. Slightly bitter. The bitterness. Marmalade-like sweetness (Golden Shred) with water. Some maturity on show. Hot pastry\rand honey

Palate: Very dry and nutty to start:almond and brazil nut.Some depth in the centre,then a chocolate/cacao note. Oak grips.The dry leaves blow back .

Finish: Very crisp.

Comment: Good nose,but the palate is a little too dry.

Score: 7.3

Taster

Nose: Reminds me of sweeping leaves at my dad's,that dryness of beech trees. Cooked oranges with a flinty note.

Palate: A nuttyness but washed with orange oil and dry oak.

Finish: Crisp and tingling.

Comment: Autumn would be best for this dram, after sweeping the drive way.

Score: 7.6