Taster

Nose: Dry, lightly smoky, grassy. Dry fruitiness.

Palate: Light. Leafy. Dried apricot. Dried banana. Toasted marshmallow.

Finish: Dry, spirity, sharp. Cedary.

Comment: Some malts are deservedly rare, but full marks to United for at least giving us the chance to taste them.

Score: 6

Taster

Nose: Soft and finely balanced; almonds and mint and freshly cut grass.

Palate: Hot with a short, unbalanced burst of burnt barley and OTT oak; for an ungainly ride.

Finish: Lots of age; some cocoa notes. Toasty and dry. Lingers quite well.

Comment: The weaknesses which made North Port one of the poorer distilleries come to the fore at first. Completely loses direction and balance for a while but recovers in the finish thanks to some calming oak influence. The nose is very impressive though.

Score: 6