Taster

Nose: Unexpected. Art room stationery cupboard, pencil eraser, acrylic paints. There’s something a little salty, like salted caramel and sea shells. Vanilla rice pudding and syrupy melon enter, with a little hint of elderflower.

Palate: This is really very delicate, sweet fire pit smoke. More of the light syrupy melon, with a little elderflower cordial and allspice.

Finish: Medium to long with dry and earthy smoke freshness.

Comment: I like that it surprised me, it’s delicate and intriguing.

Score: 7.9

Taster

Nose: Wood smoke, menthol and a touch of liquorice. White grape and pear drop beneath, with lime zest and green olive. A touch of cardamom, clove and a very subtle farmyard note, all balanced by cream soda sweetness.

Palate: Well integrated and gently medicinal. Quite light and fresh, with sweet but ‘green’ notes of sugar snap pea, underripe avocado and honeydew melon. A slice of smoked vanilla sponge in there too.

Finish: Medium, with gentle menthol and subtle smoke.

Comment: A gentle Ileach, despite the ABV.

Score: 7.6