Taster

Nose: Light and slightly neutral when naked. In time there's smoke, lemon, fresh fruit. Becomes increasingly phenolic.

Palate: An oily texture. Powerfully phenolic, very dry with a chewy centre.

Finish: Smoke ... and lots of it.

Comment: This is Macallan?? Either a peated experiment at the distillery or it's been filled into an ex-Caol Ila cask.

Score: 7.5

Taster

Nose: Light, scented. A herbalist's shop. Waxed furniture, dried herbs. Refreshing. Mint. Lemon. Peat.

Palate: Surprisingly sweet and velvety. Rich, sweet barley notes. Close to medicinal (the herbalist again). Citrus fruit salad. A hint of peat.

Finish: Warm, leaving a fizzy sensation in the mouth then fading quickly.

Comment: Macallan in disguise. Impossible to recognise blind. So unusual but really attractive.

Score: 8.3