Taster

Nose: Short pastry, fresh out of the oven.

Palate: Like biting into slightly fatty short pastry dusted with icing sugar. Inside is a dense, firmly chewy, filling of dark dried fruits. A Mediterranean counterpart to a Scottish black bun.

Finish: Dark spices, especially anise.

Comment: I had not realised Glen Moray could be so sensuous.

Score: 8.5

Taster

Nose: Grass, green pear, nuts. In time becomes very creamy: milkshake/boiling milk. Malty.

Palate: Sweet fresh and floral (florist shop). Touch of honey. Nut loops. Gentle.

Finish: Honeyed.

Comment: Very fresh and attractive. Drink with cornflakes at breakfast.

Score: 7.8