Taster

Nose: Tarte au citron.

Palate: Nutty. Almonds. Drying to become slightly bitter.

Finish: Spicy dryness. Especially nutmeg.

Comment: Very sophisticated bittersweet flavours. Adults only.

Score: 8.3

Taster

Nose: Complex with good weight. Apple (dried), light spice, hard toffee, dried pear, raspberry. Elegant.

Palate: Medium to full-bodied with a sweet centre of summer fruits. Cooked apple, poached pear.

Finish: Long. Creamy.

Comment: Why isn't Linkwood rated as a top-class distillery? I feel another campaign coming on.

Score: 9