Taster

Nose: Initially brown toast and honey, there’s a sweet mango ice cream note too. In time a damp warehouse edge creeps in, earthy and richly woody.

Palate: Eccles cakes with butter, flaked almonds and a hint of creamy, slightly spiced Korma sauce. There’s a green cardamom note lurking too.

Finish: Doesn’t hang about to be honest, but still has that creamy spicy edge right to the very end.

Comment: Really enjoyable, the ABV is not intrusive and the dram breathes quality.

Score: 8.4

Taster

Nose: It’s a fruit basket! Orange zest and kaffir lime, cantaloupe and pink grapefruit. Behind all that, is a little more perfumed, pink lady apple and jasmine.

Palate: Well rounded, with just a little prickle. A little water opens things nicely. The citrus fruits are in abundance, as is the floral character – perhaps a hint of jasmine-infused green tea. Tropical notes emerge, pineapple syrup in particular.

Finish: Medium length, drying gently. More of that floral tea.

Comment: The aromas of a garden party.

Score: 8.1