Taster

Nose: Oaky. Resinous with a eucalyptus note. Sappy. Quite unusual.

Palate: weet and round. Lots of vanilla and syrup. Very smooth for this high strength. Liquorice and a hint of toffee. Water brings out a fizzy sensation with pepper.

Finish: Sweet and dusty. The feel of cocoa powder. A grassy aftertaste.

Comment: Quite an unusual taste. Fresh and surprisingly sweet.

Score: 7.6

Taster

Nose: Some fresh herbs (bay and fennel) a touch of dark chocolate orange, ginger and fragrant hand cream.

Palate: Dark brown sugar (seems to be a running theme today!), soft stewed fruit, browned melted butter and a drying oakiness.

Finish: The oak begins to take hold swiftly, with a faint note of the soft fruit developing too.

Comment: Pleasant and well balanced, just the right amount of sweetness and light, mixed with a darker undertone.

Score: 8.1