Taster

Nose: The shoreline after the tide has gone out. Warm stones and a saline quality. Smoked undyed haddock. Apricots in brine. A little chilli spice and whisky laden oak.

Palate: The peat smoke takes time. First there’s liquorice, treacle toffee, gorse in bloom and hints of custard. Icing sugar, lemon marmalade and citrus running through.

Finish: Takes its time and slowly dries with aromatic spices and treacle toffee. Hints of pineapple too.

Comment: Venerable, velvety and lemon-scented loveliness. Give it the time it deserves.

Score: 9.2

Taster

Nose: Lemon meringue pie, blackcurrant jam, toasted brioche and chilli infused rock salt. White chocolate covered raisins, star anise, orange infused syrup, and sandalwood follow.

Palate: Sea salt stewed peppermint tea leaves, sage, torched orange peel and cauliflower cheese. An undertone of a distant wood smoke and seaweed.

Finish: A bitter and chalky consistency with herbaceous notes to finish off.

Comment: A packet of Sun Maid raisins and then some tobacco infused chocolates.

Score: 8