Taster

Nose: Oaky. Damp wood,with a lingering mushroom note.Must in a cider press.

Palate: Sweet. Autumn fruit. Medlars again with cooked apples in cinnamon. Cloutie dumpling. Oak makes a firm\rcomeback as well.

Finish: Spicy,dry.

Comment: Not as oaky on the palate as expected from the nose.Lacks subtlety. The nose is not specially inviting. Water\renhances bitterness.

Score: 7.3

Taster

Nose: A burnt aroma. Smoke drifting from a bonfire mingling with the aroma of lit fireworks. The sulphury notes fly off quickly revealing roasted chestnut, fruit cake,treacle toffee.

Palate: Big bodied and muscular with a fascinating mix of sweet and savoury and just enough bitterness to add\ranother layer.

Finish: Almost vinous thick feel.

Comment: An uncompromising malt which demands a cigar..or two. Love it,or leave it,this one won't care. The best of\rthe Boisdale trio.

Score: 8.4