Taster

Nose: Dusty with some alcohol. A little biscuity then a soft spread of gingerbread like fruitiness, some sultana and barley.

Palate: Pear-like. Has impact, but the flavours don’t seem fixed. Pure with some soft weight.

Finish: Gentle and clean.

Comment: There was so little in these last three samples that it’s hard to truly discern the whisky’s real qualities (or to retaste it, as is normal practise).

Score: 7.4

Taster

Nose: Light. Floral. Carnation. Fruity. Watermelon. Lime juice.

Palate: Satin-like. Elegant and complex. Turkish delight. A touch of fresh cereals. Almond and pear tart.

Finish: Fades rather quickly but gently. Very clean and refreshing. Ginger in the back.

Comment: A delicate and complex dram. Better neat. Would rather play with Brahms than Wagner.

Score: 7.7