Taster

Nose: Initially zesty, perfumed, with developing vanilla and leather. Finally, as it dries out, lemons.

Palate: Assertive oak, developing into sherry and toffee.

Finish: More delicate oak, with attractive caramel notes cutting in later.

Comment: Good balance - has stood up to its cask well, retaining a zest not overwhelmed by age.

Score: 8.5

Taster

Nose: Toasty. Plenty of oak, pine sap, sawn wood, floor polish, then Lockets, mint nutmeg, praline.

Palate: A mix of soft and dry. Creamy texture balanced by sweet grippy oak. Guava, ripe orange, deck oil, biscuit, butterscotch toffee.

Finish: Light oak, coconut, toffee.

Comment: Fantastic for its age. Has retained the signature freshness.

Score: 9