Taster

Nose: Outwardly flattish, but time and patience reveals life beyond the sherry-hints of cherry and oak.

Palate: Mouth-filling and chewy. Lots of cream toffee. All the time there's a delicate, malty spice buzz.

Finish: Very long and still milky, silky toffee with malt and vanilla arriving. A wave or two of sweet liquorice adds further richness.

Comment: Genuinely classy stuff from the 24 carat jewel in JBB's Scottish crown.

Score: 8.5

Taster

Nose: Beautiful balance of tempting aromas. Gently fragrant peat-smoke. Orange marmalade, malt and sherry.

Palate: Orange. Cream. Distinct aniseed. Honey. A very complex malt, with wonderfully combined flavours.

Finish: Almost chewy. Faint citrus zest. Smoky dryness. The faintest hint of the sea.

Comment: Said to be married in sherry butts. In this instance, marriage certainly works.

Score: 8