Taster

Nose: Fruity and malty. Pear drop. It slowly opens up on lovely vanilla syrup and light toffee. A pleasant herbal note. Green tea mixed with basil. With water ran earthy and peaty touch.

Palate: Firm but round. Oak is more present than on the nose but pleasantly frames the malty flavours; and again this herbal character.

Finish: Dry, slightly spicy.

Comment: A well structured dram. More appreciated neat than diluted. Water enhances oak and bitterness.

Score: 7.7

Taster

Nose: Lots of fruit and sweet notes then turns more to burnt sugar with a hint of coffee. Layers of pepper and a little smoke too.

Palate: Big and chewy with a slightly bittersweet oak touch. Just a hint of ginger and dried herbs.

Finish: Hot and peppery.

Comment: Very complex but very appealing.

Score: 7.8