Taster

Nose: Discreet and slightly shy. Oak tones with creamy weight behind: milk chocolate, butter toffee, vanilla, sultana and rye oil.

Palate: Understated. Good feel balancing a chewy orange butter/Butterkist popcorn mid-palate with feisty zip.

Finish: Just a little short.

Comment: Attractive, lifted, spicy yet soft. K. d. lang.

Score: 8.3

Taster

Nose: Spicy. Herbal.

Palate: Smooth, rounded, malty.

Finish: Long, flavoursome. Rye. Oak.

Comment: Pleasant and well-balanced, with a freshness and confidence.

Score: 7.5