Taster

Nose: Unmistakeably sherried. Dark wood. Damp earth floor and musty walls.

Palate: Sweet at start then giving way to oak. Grippy,especially as alcohol is not well mastered.

Finish: Oaky, dry and slightly burning.

Comment: The sherry influence has wiped out the distillery character. What's the fun to inhale and drink oak juice?

Score: 7

Taster

Nose: Luscious,sweet and thick. Soft caramel toffee with some milk chocolate and a little lift from a sulphury cedar note. With water there's immediate fireworks but once they've blazed off you've got dried sweet fruits.

Palate: There's light smoke here. Thick on the tongue. Good grip but with sufficient rich,mature fruit to balance wel.l

Finish: Long,lightly leathery.

Comment: A 70s playboy...all mirrored shades, suede jacket,woody aftershave and cigar.

Score: 8.2