Taster

Nose: Gold. Juicy fruits (in fact, Juicy Fruit chewing gum) and some ripe strawberry. Water dries it slightly; malty, with coke (the fuel) and soft creamy fruits and cream. Charming.

Palate: Soft and well-fruited (peach/caramelised apple), then it dries up.

Finish: Dry, quite biscuity.

Comment: Good balance and nice weight if a little woody.

Score: 7.5

Taster

Nose: Green apple. Garden mint. Orchard flowers. Honey. A hint of white chocolate.

Palate: Very clean. Surprisingly austere on the palate. A hint of smokiness in the background.

Finish: Dry spiciness. Slightly rooty. Softens to almond milk and porridge notes.

Comment: Very fragrant on the nose but more restrained in the mouth. Needs time to perk up.

Score: 7.3