Taster

Nose: Rubber bands, a touch of Evo Stick and dry sherry. Some notes of caramel and hazelnut shells. Given time, a more fragrant passion fruit note develops.

Palate: Butterscotch sauce, a very sweet fudge and an additional layer of sweet cream sherry. Actually quite surprising, given the austerity of the nose.

Finish: Soft and creamy, with a little fruit emerging as well.

Comment: Not a big hitter or EXTREME, but who cares. Sometimes it's nice to be a little gem.

Score: 8.2

Taster

Nose: Dark forest honey, milk chocolate, raisins and hazelnuts. A lovely warming note of rasin and cinnamon swirls. Some exotic fruits, mango, manderin and grilled pineapple.

Palate: Vanilla icecream and toffee sauce, with honeycomb pieces. Crunchie bars and cinder toffee blocks.

Finish: Rum and raisin fudge, very lush.

Comment: Excellent, solid and a well put together dram.

Score: 8.3