Taster

Nose: Direct and phenolic. Frying bacon fat, cabbage, silage, fish boxes, damp coal bunker. Some lifted citric notes, camomile. Smoke.

Palate: Young with real power and attack. The smoke appears from half way but is balanced by a sweet centre. Oily, rich, even salty (oops!).

Finish: Smoky bacon, camomile, clove.

Comment: A young cracker. Don't pass this up.

Score: 8.5

Taster

Nose: Fresh and nutty, raw green vegetables and phenols.

Palate: Toffee, cooking oil and insistent smoke.

Finish: Almost herbal, with increasing peat reek.

Comment: Bold, well-balanced example, most drinkable.

Score: 8.8