Taster

Nose: Cold vanilla custard, peach and tangerine, like trifle with sponge fingers. Pencil eraser, maybe playdough, nutmeg and soft floral heather.

Palate: Warming ginger spice, a creamy mug of Horlicks, peaches and cream, cardboard and fennel. This is really nicely warming.

Finish: Peppery heat with more of that Horlicks maltiness.

Comment: It’s hot for the ABV, but with many promising elements.

Score: 7.4

Taster

Nose: Coconut cream, vanilla essence, cut grass, and subtle florals – violets, specifically. Delicate sweet cereals and green apple.

Palate: Medium bodied. Sweet vanilla ice cream, brioche and butter icing. A touch of nutmeg and a little blueberry.

Finish: As the sweet vanillas fade, delicate green apple and fresh blueberry remains.

Comment: A pleasant and easy-going drop.

Score: 7.3