Taster

Nose: Grassy,floral. A mix of wet grass and wet dog. Opens on malty notes. Cereal\rbowl. A sour note of cider apple.

Palate: Sweet at start but stiffening on dry spices. Vanilla fudge. Hint of salt.

Finish: Gently spicy with a slight nutty note.

Comment: A decent dram. Nose and palate are miles apart but why not ? We could\rhave expected more complexity.

Score: 7.6

Taster

Nose: Hugely ripe with good weight. Paprika smoky spiciness,dried orange peel, shoe leather. A balance between dry nuttiness,earthy sweetness and deep fruits. Lime and chocolate.

Palate: Medium-bodied and smooth with some prickly heat (that paprika again) which perks things up. Fresh start,into liquorice,roast chestnut,mulberry and a hint of smoke. Ginger and salt.

Finish: Orange zest. Slightly oily.

Comment: Abelter. Highly recommended.

Score: 8.3