Taster

Nose: Really lovely sweetness with salted caramel ice cream and vanilla. Stewed fruit with dark fruit compote, sherry soaked raisins and spiced damson chutney. Hints of wood smoke too.

Palate: Spice layers build up bringing in ground black pepper and goat’s cheese. Then golden syrup on hot crumpets and some roasted hazelnuts.

Finish: Sweet and rich, then everything dries out nicely.

Comment: A gorgeous whisky, that shows some age, but it holds it well.

Score: 8.7

Taster

Nose: Clotted cream, gorse flowers and butterscotch, followed by rich hot white chocolate and marshmallows. Orange zest and coconut oil towards the end.

Palate: Rich and creamy, freshly squeezed orange juice, lemon curd and polished mahogany.

Finish: Smooth and rich, but the finish dissipates quite quickly.

Comment: A little too easy to drink, but it still leaves an impression.

Score: 7.9