Taster

Nose: Heather. Flowery. Mint. Menthol. Faintly medicinal. Salt.

Palate: Very light but oily. Passion fruit. Grassy.

Finish: Minty. Peppermint. Drying.

Comment: Interesting, but not typical.

Score: 7

Taster

Nose: Classically malty and fat on the nose but with an exceptional fresh fruit richness. Quite lovely.

Palate: Gloriously oily and malty. Fabulously clean malt interspersed with gentle spice and vanilla.

Finish: Long and simple. Little complexity but an attractive malt glow lingers, helped by the rich oils.

Comment: Better than either of the standard bottlings and true to the style which has made this the island's most popular dram.

Score: 8.5