Taster

Nose: Cinder toffee,Chantilly cream, vanilla pods.Pretty malty, biscuity but with a lemon citrus tang.

Palate: More autumn leaves notes come through, that humidor tone. Bags of spice wash the palate.

Finish: Quite hot with that spice note lingering.

Comment: Seems a little young but that’s not stopping it.

Score: 7.2

Taster

Nose: Creamy caramel and vanilla, Twix bar, some sweet citrus.With water, lemon and honey toddy.

Palate: Much grungier than the nose. Savoury and earthy green salad. Sappy and immature or at least unbalanced. A big hit of spice.

Finish: Medium, hot and peppery.

Comment: Disappointing. Should have been left with the blending stock.

Score: 6.1