Taster

Nose: Orangey and very faintly peaty, yet light and slightly ethereal.

Palate: Tangy and sweetly malted. Rich, slightly oily body; biscuity, chewy. Gentle smokiness.

Finish: Very clean and soft with the malt managing to outweigh the oak. Impressive.

Comment: Extremely high quality expression from an ill-served distillery.

Score: 8

Taster

Nose: Very fresh, assertive. Leafy, lightly peaty. Fragrant smoke.

Palate: Big, slightly syrupy and very malty, with nuts, raisins, ginger, lemon peel and roses.

Finish: Spicy, flowery, peaty.

Comment: Far paler and less sherried than the main version from this distillery. I would like at least some sherry to round the gingery spiciness, but I like the way that rose character comes through in this one.

Score: 8