Taster

Nose: Ripe orange, chocolate and toasty wood/roasting coffee. There’s a some floral accents on top with a little apricot. Impression of age. Stewing peaches and tasting marshmallows.

Palate: Intense, concentrated and very fruity. Conserved fruit. Clusters in the centre of the tongue. Sweet and soft with cinnamon and light ginger.

Finish: Oaky and slightly tight then dried coconut.

Comment: Old, yet balanced and still filled with vigour. Recommended.

Score: 8.4

Taster

Nose: Deep, rich, fruity. Greengage cooked in a honey syrup. Shortcake pastry. A cedar note.

Palate: Smooth, velvety. Rich Dundee cake, enticing burst of spices. Ginger and nutmeg. Oak is perfectly integrated.

Finish: Long, fulfilling, with a light nutty aftertaste.

Comment: A superb oldtimer. Rich, deep without ostentation. Well matured, perfectly balanced. Very satisfying. Better neat.

Score: 8.8