Taster

Nose: Rich with some vanilla, soft fruits, dry grass and a slight dry/metallic note.

Palate: Crisp in the mouth to start, with an attractively soft mid-palate. Slightly hard on the sides of the tongue but softens in time.

Finish: Tingling and a little short.

Comment: Attractive, quite light.

Score: 7

Taster

Nose: Honeyish and spicy.

Palate: Smooth. Nutty. Firm.

Finish: Faintly coffeeish. Smoky. With a slight, appetising, bitterness.

Comment: I have long enjoyed this whisky. It's own subtle character shines through, despite the influence of the wood being so obvious.

Score: 7.8