Taster

Nose: Fresh and lively with light toffee, nutmeg, vanilla ice cream and then melted milk chocolate. With water there's malt and toasted wood.

Palate: A sweet start with light oak tones and a freshness which clears the head. Chocolate with vanilla. Good balance.

Finish: Vanilla.

Comment: A good addition to an impressive range.

Score: 7.5

Taster

Nose: Very restrained. Flowery, leafy. Dry earth, sand. Sea air.

Palate: Lightly creamy. Drying. Salt and pepper.

Finish: Sandy. Cayenne pepper. Passion fruit.

Comment: A more familiar Islay style, with plenty of pep.

Score: 7.8