Taster

Nose: Honey porridge, coconut and a savoury, clove-like spice. Fresh orange: zest and pithy.

Palate: Raisiny, slightly spicy with lots of vanilla.

Finish: Citric and lightly bitter.

Comment: Pleasing, bright, and easy-going. A good gift whiskey, but not one for the new breed of crusading Whiskey Adventurer.

Score: 7.5

Taster

Nose: Delicate, sweet short crust pastry. Marzipan and raspberry jam. Raisins.

Palate: Oily, vaguely fruity, honeyed. Faintly herbal.

Finish: More like a dessert wine than a whisky. Rich, creamy and filling.

Comment: Visually, a very attractive whisky - rich amber and gloriously viscous. If my suspicions are correct, an earlier expression of this whisky reminded me of a Peshwari Nan. Must be shared and discussed with friends.

Score: 9.3