Taster

Nose: Heathery. Oak, light peat, damson jam. Lavender honey dripping off hot buttered toast. Water brings out sweet almond, orange and cumin.

Palate: Sweet and honeyed with balancing oak and a long unctuous feel. Leather and caramelised notes.

Finish: Tablet and a tickle of smoke.

Comment: Fantastic balance. One for sweet-toothed drinkers.

Score: 8.5

Taster

Nose: Spicy and fruity. Half dried apricots in cinnamon. Hazelnuts.

Palate: Round and sweet. Fruit gives way to a nutty spiciness.

Finish: Rather short. Cinnamon lingers on.

Comment: Good integration of wood and malt. A very decent dram.

Score: 7.8