Taster

Nose: Tainted mildly by sulphur. Fruitcake rich, nonetheless, and pretty sweet despite the drier oaky tones.

Palate: Big, irrespective of the strength. Quite peppery, smoky and enticingly sweet with hickory? A gently salty edge with subtle build up of malty complexity.

Finish: Lingering peat. Vanilla oak guarantees a soft finale than might be expected.

Comment: A genuinely delightful malt that shows great charisma beyond the so-so nose.

Score: 8

Taster

Nose: Peach cobbler. Raisins.

Palate: Sherry-soaked sponge. Fudge. Cookies. Sweet at first and then dry. Chocolate digestive?

Finish: Suddenly the salt is back.

Comment: If you like whisky on your therapeutic porridge (and who doesn't?) this is the salty one.

Score: 8