Taster

Nose: Cherry cola, suede jackets and woollen mill visitors shop.

Palate: A hint of sulphur on the palate, with black forest gateaux and a rich hit of Christmas pudding coming through.

Finish: Black cherry jam.

Comment: I liked this, despite the delicate levels of sulphur on the palate, there is still some life in this dram.

Score: 8.5

Taster

Nose: Very dry, with a little mustiness, some vaguely aromatic vermouth/fortified notes and breakfast bran.

Palate: Slightly sulphury, with a rubber band note, some spirit gum, moist paper and chopped brazil nuts.

Finish: Lingering rubber notes.

Comment: Sorry, but this doesn’t do a great deal for me. It’s either a tired sherry cask at work, or something more fundamental here.

Score: 6.9