Taster

Nose: Musky notes, some dry cleaning notes, woody drying casks, some clove, a\rtouch of all spice and caramelised apples in butter.

Palate: Bitter salted liquorice, then immediately into caramel latte coffee, with quite a cloying note. Water brings more caramel some herbal tablet notes, but a sharpness still remains.

Finish: Very dry indeed.

Comment: I think this one has let the wood gain the upper hand, unfortunately.

Score: 7.3

Taster

Nose: Dunnage warehouses, earthy, woody, a little musty. Old books and country\rchurches. A little spice comes through and melted butter.

Palate: Plenty of toffee and Caramac notes but there is a bitter cough lozenge note that cuts through. Pontefract cakes.

Finish: Short and crisp.

Comment: If you like them dry then this is for you, plenty of oak dominance.

Score: 7.6