Taster

Nose: Burning lavender. A little fatty in texture like Millionaires shortbread. New shoes.

Palate: Apple vinegar, soapy and bitter notes. It feels as if it hasn’t taken much sweetness from the cask, and has little fruitiness.

Finish: Hot at first, then bitter to finish.

Comment: Too young for me – I need more depth and integration.

Score: 6

Taster

Nose: Floral, wild roses. Buttery at start but quickly shifting to outdoor scents. Heather, dry flowers. Grainy. Cereals, malt husk. A touch of mint.

Palate: Satin-soft. Sweet and balanced by a pleasant mixed spices notes and liquorice. Pleasant cereal flavours. Dried fruit.Vanilla.

Finish: Not long but nicely soothing on soft spices.

Comment: An interesting aromatic profile to it.

Score: 7.6