Taster

Nose: Spirity, prickly. Wood speaks up then mingles with fruity notes. Sun warmed pine cones,touch of humus. Then\rcooked prunes

Palate: Not as aggressive as the high strength would suggest.Easy flowing. Cooked fruit again then spices and a drier bitter note

Finish: Dry,dusty,spicy. Getting bitter but leaves a clean taste

Comment: Water does not help as it brings oak forward and enhances bitterness. Too stiff on the palate

Score: 7

Taster

Nose: More wood oils and a general aroma reminiscent of a cooperage:sawdust, oil,grease,woodsmoke. Decent age on this. Cedar,incense with vestiges of smoke and herbs. Pagan

Palate: Smoke surrounded by acacia-like woodiness. Quite firm but enough rich sweetness to hold the wood in\rbalance. Layered black and semi dried fruits. Thick with an animalic edge to it. Better with water

Finish: Brazil nut

Comment: Unreconstructed macho whisky

Score: 8