Taster

Nose: A macho oaky, orangey nose hardly for the fainthearted. Honey and tannin combine effectively but over leathery and aged.

Palate: An enormous eruption of oak takes an uncompromising grip.

Finish: Bitter and dry though a thread of burnt honey comb and chocolate.

Comment: Actually a massive improvement on the legendary 20 Years Old.

Score: 7

Taster

Nose: Rich. Polished oak. A little underlying charred-oak character.

Palate: Raisins. Madeira cake. Vanilla.

Finish: Hard toffee. Drying into slight charcoal.

Comment: Even more age to handle, but it has wistful, nostalgic charm.

Score: 8.3