Taster

Nose: Appealing, complex and broad becoming honeyed with fudge/tablet, cream and BIG vanilla toffee notes. Herbal as well, with some fresh pineapple and pear. Water firms the oak up.

Palate: Very smooth and rounded but given balancing grip from the oak. Fudge, tangerine, zest. Touch of firm grain on the sides. It then drifts into smooth toffee once more.

Finish: Lush long and ripe. Macaroon bars.

Comment: Best on its own or one cube of ice.

Score: 7.8

Taster

Nose: Fruity sourness. Cider apple. Ripe apricot. Vanilla cream biscuits. Fresh saw. Sappy. Beeswax. A floral touch. Gillyflower.

Palate: Round and mellow. Oak frames the fruity flavours. Light spices. Enticing.

Finish: Medium, sweet with a fresh bitter edge. Nutty.

Comment: A rich grain whisky on the fruity side. Interesting.

Score: 8