Taster

Nose: Clean and light. Red apple, sweet hay, vanilla, buttered popcorn/rice cakes.

Palate: A sweet and soft start. All very gentle and pretty much straight down the middle.

Finish: Light.

Comment: Attractive enough but hardly complex.

Score: 6.8

Taster

Nose: Sweet and intense. Almond cake. A hint of varnish. Barley sugar. Waxed floors. Plum compote. Rich sherry notes. Raisins, a touch of marmalade.

Palate: Fat, creamy, velvety, fruity. Stays on the sweet side. Stewed plums with ginger.

Finish: Not very assertive. Aromas quickly dwindle. Becomes sappy and somewhat astringent.

Comment: Doesn't deliver the promise of the nose. Surprisingly smooth for a fairly high alcohol strength.

Score: 7.3