Taster

Nose: Smokier than I remember. Quick, soft, with a hint of smoke - then juicy wood.

Palate: Citrus. Toffee. Nutty. Toasty. Smoky.

Finish: Mesquite.

Comment: A deft re-creation. This version is notably estery.

Score: 9.5

Taster

Nose: Fresh citrus. Hints of nuttiness and wood.

Palate: Richly citric with oranges easy to recognise.

Finish: Warming citrus with drying wood. Its freshness dances on the tongue.

Comment: We attempted to recreate the whisky's character launching it in 1996 at

Score: 9