Taster

Nose: Green apple skin and limeade. Vanilla cream on fluffy Scotch pancakes. Caramel-topped digestive biscuit and a hint of physalis. Oat cakes and whipped butter.

Palate: Light bodied. Baked apple and cinnamon-oat crumble. Brown sugar. Sponge fingers with vanilla cream. Underripe apricot, lime peel, and a hint of apple cider vinegar.

Finish: Medium-short. Honey, dried apple, and oats.

Comment: Simple and summery. A perfectly pleasant sip.

Score: 7.9

Taster

Nose: Buttered popcorn, caramels, vanilla pod, and brandy cream. Hay, sandalwood, and pumpernickel.

Palate: Medium. Vanilla cream, buttered wholemeal bread, lemon curd, and toffee sauce. Candied walnut and a touch of nutmeg. A medley of juicy fruit gummy candies.

Finish: Medium, on almond biscotti.

Comment: A quaffable blend with decent heft and a pleasing balance of flavours.

Score: 7.8