Nose

Quite closed: some lemon juice, wood shavings and golden syrup. Water brings soft stone fruit and hints of what’s in store.

Palate

The nose belies this whisky; it has a lovely rounded flavour and body. Peach, pear and clementine drizzled in golden syrup, warmed by the sun.

Finish

Nectarines, clementines and cinnamon with a smattering of numbing Sichuan pepper. The lingering impression is quite dry.

Comment

Disjointed nose, palate and finish, but pleasant nonetheless.