Taster

Nose: Sweet and fruity. Mealy with kumquat, passion fruit and marzipan.

Palate: Oily with some fruitiness but a carbolic soap flavour begins to dominate.

Finish: Short.

Comment: Either the sample bottle was not rinsed out or this is just plain weird.

Score: 6.5

Taster

Nose: Perfumy. Crème caramel. Crème brûlée. Then slightly acidic.

Palate: A hint of black chocolate. Dry. Cider apples. Cedary. Slightly woody. Astringent.

Finish: Slightly bitter.

Comment: The fresh, charming bouquet was a revelation, but the palate was a little careworn.

Score: 7.5