Taster

Nose: Huge sweet hit at first, burnt sugar, caramel and dark chocolate. Spicy oak follows with Chantilly cream and a little nutmeg.

Palate: Big and bold, mouth coating with toffee and caramel notes. The oak is here too bringing spices and soft cream pastries.

Finish: Long and sweet.

Comment: Nothing small about this, but it is all in balance.

Score: 8.7

Taster

Nose: Very sweet, with nougat, egg custard and all-spice.

Palate: Full-bodied, plump cereal, brittle toffee, spicy oak and hazelnuts.

Finish: Lingering soft toffee notes, spice and glace cherries.

Comment:

Score: 8.8