Taster

Nose: Rich, wooded. Like a dunnage warehouse. Molasses, Christmas cake. European oak.

Palate: Charred timbers. The spirit has a fruity weight but the wood is in charge. Too dry and tannic.

Finish: Dry.

Comment: A shame as you don't find many wholly port pipe matured whiskies, but this has lain in the cask for too long.

Score: 7

Taster

Nose: Honey with a suggestion of chocolate, but also herbal notes.

Palate: Peppery and dry, but also creamy.

Finish: Orangey, zesty. Appetisingly spicy. Cilantro?

Comment: Very distinctive. Bring on the chicken mole.

Score: 7.8