Taster

Nose: Sherried. Flowering currant. Walnut stain. Coffee grounds. The sharpness of oak is soothed by sweet notes of dried fruit.

Palate: Sweet then bitter. The same two-step dance as on the nose. Sherry weights on the aromatic profile.

Finish: Lingering,spicy,bitter. Dark chocolate.

Comment: The distillery character is dominated by the sherry one. And the high strength makes it even more blatant.\rA drop of water eases it a little.

Score: 7.5

Taster

Nose: Glowing mahogany. Rich and sweet, malt loaf studded with moist raisin. A hint of sulphur giving some lift. Bitter orange peel. Layered.

Palate: Treacle toffee melting across the tongue. Light grip,whiff of cigar smoke Chewy. Equally good with\rwater,coffee,light chestnut mushroom. Elegant.

Finish: Long,silky touch of smoke.

Comment: A generously proportioned beauty.

Score: 8.1