Taster

Nose: Neat, it gives toffee, hazelnuts and a rounded ideal of good, old sherry. Water opens this up revealing dunnage warehouse floors.

Palate: Really well balanced, once water is added. Sweet, with water chestnuts and orange creams, rounded off with bright cola and Cherry Herring notes. Wonderful balance.\n

Finish: The sweet red cherry carries on, with just a wisp of cinnamon spice in the back. \n

Comment: The perfect whisky for a nuclear Blood and Sand? Cordial for adults.

Score: 9.3

Taster

Nose: Intense and youthful herbal coffee with smoked walnut, earth and rye-like spice. A ‘raw cask’ feel but the alcohol is well integrated. Water brings out some citrus notes.

Palate: Soft but the edgy, herbal sherry arrives quickly. Malt, liquorice, walnuts follow. Water makes it a little homogenous but pleasantly juicy. \n

Finish: Eye wateringly alcoholic and herbal with a lingering spicy, rye-like character. Water softens and lengthens. \n

Comment: Raw and wild unless you add water! Enjoyable and memorable.

Score: 8.8