Taster

Nose: Heather. Vanilla. Scented cream toffee. Lots of bourbon.

Palate: Silky smooth. Clean, Creamy. Shortbread.

Finish: Crisp, with balancing nutty dryness from winey sherry notes.

Comment: Avery enjoyable whisky, but somewhat lacking in liveliness.

Score: 7.8

Taster

Nose: Oak. Autumn fruits: medlar, pear, orange crates, vanilla pod, butter toffee. In time a nuttiness takes over.

Palate: A silky feel, pecan pie, soft fruits, nutty maltiness (pecan). Becomes almost vinous with water.

Finish: Firms. Nutbowl.

Comment: A welcome return.

Score: 7.8