Taster

Nose: Lightly resinous (good age?) with baked fruits and lightly charred lift. A little shy. With water there's maple syrup/toffee apple and a touch of malt.

Palate: Immediately spicy,nutmeg to the fore. A thick caramel quality in the middle then a prick of orange zest. Tongue coating. Slightly fragile feel.

Finish: Soft and nutty.

Comment: Good, but for me just lacks the extra layer of complexity to lift it to the next level.

Score: 7.8

Taster

Nose: Intense,rich. Orange marmalade, candied kumquat. Marzipan. Opening on more fruit,exotic this time. Passion fruit juice. Luscious dessert aromas.

Palate: Silky,gently flowing. Sweet but well balanced, with the same rich and\rluscious sensation. Orange cake.

Finish: Dry,slightly spicy,with a touch of toasted hazelnuts.

Comment: An elegant and well-structured dram. But I would avoid water. Funny how water wakes the oakiness up but also tones down all the rest.

Score: 8.4