Taster

Nose: Lemon grass. Banana leaves. Coconut ice-cream.

Palate: Big flavours. Sweet, then vegetal, then creamy, then hot. A suggestion of chilli peppers.

Finish: Stinging. Bring on the Thai food.

Comment: Astonishingly full in both body and flavour for a grain whisky.

Score: 7.8

Taster

Nose: Very soft and sweet. Some tinned pineapple, then menthol. With water there's banana, tropical fruit (passion fruit) and pear. High-toned and sweet.

Palate: Tightly focussed on to the front and centre of the palate. Menthol returns along with high citrus tones. Plenty of vanilla.

Finish: Clean and short.

Comment: Light and smooth and balanced. A crowd pleaser.

Score: 7.8