Taster

Nose: Sweet and light. Lots of vanilla. Lemonade. A shy touch of orange blossom.

Palate: Sweet, with the same vanilla syrupy note. Rather cloying. Some fresh oak. Hint of tablet. Drying on gentle spices.

Finish: Spicy and short.

Comment: Not an unpleasant whisky but there is not much to explore. Water brings out more sweetness. Might shine through in cocktails really well.

Score: 7.6

Taster

Nose: Citrus notes abound. Very delicate with plenty of blossom, honey and golden syrup.

Palate: Clotted cream fudge with a hint of grainy oak. Dutch vanilla syrup waffles. Strawberries and cream with just a kick of black pepper too.

Finish: Warm, peppery and quite swift.

Comment: Has a certain youthful swagger to it. A good starting point to build from.

Score: 7.8