Taster

Nose: Ham and green apples with a minerally quality. Plums, lemon rind and exhaust pipes. With water a little thyme, meadow flowers and phenols.

Palate: Sweet then sour and a little bitter. Gooseberries and raspberries.

Finish: Light bitterness and American oak tannins.

Comment: I couldn't decide if this lacked a little, or was just subtle. Pleasing enough, aging with prettiness, but didn't do enough for me.

Score: 7

Taster

Nose: Rather dumb nose. Green rhubarb, ripe apple, turned earth, cream toffee. With water there's soft white fruit, green apple, pear drops.

Palate: High alcohol with a light caramelised quality. Ripe pear and apple. Cocoa powder. Crisps up, with a firm. Cognac-like grip. Perfumed with a silky feel.

Finish: Very light, clean, hint of mint.

Comment: Good, but a tad reserved.

Score: 7.5