Taster

Nose: That distinct camomile character of Rosebank.

Palate: Some creaminess, but becomes gritty and peppery. A little more flowery when water is added.

Finish: Astringent.

Comment: The aroma promised much, but the palate is curiously drying. Rosebank was never peaty, and this is too young to be woody, so I don't know the origin of that harshness.

Score: 7.5

Taster

Nose: Very pale. Floral with some apple blossom, pear, lemon butter icing.

Palate: Needs water. When added there's an immediate puff of peat, then a tingling exciting explosion of freesia, apples, orange blossom.

Finish: Dry.

Comment: Only nine? A child prodigy of Mozartian standards.

Score: 8.5