Taster

Nose: Grubby and leathery initially, with a mushy old orange and a bit of woodsmoke. With water a bit of soapiness came up.

Palate: Woodsmoke to the fore, with some baked apple.

Finish: A little burnt plastic.

Comment: Some off-notes which I really didn't like, although the smokescreen saved it.

Score: 6.8

Taster

Nose: Fish market, light smoke and flowers. Weetabix and bourbon biscuits. Very intriguing.

Palate: The chocolate hit is immediate. Explosive smoke ignites in the middle. Deep and quite rugged. Well put together.

Finish: Long, gently smoky.

Comment: Water smooths it down, but the rugged edge is what makes this a winner.

Score: 7.8