Taster

Nose: Sandalwood. Cedar. Oak tannins. Some phenols. Cough sweets. Morello cherries. Passion fruit.

Palate: Sour cherry pie. Blackcurrants. Coconut.

Finish: Huge. Peppery.

Comment: A huge whisky but overwhelmingly fruity and alcoholic.

Score: 7.8

Taster

Nose: Dense, almost burnt. Rum truffle, chocolate, prune.

Palate: Thick. Robust, smoky, black treacle toffee. The wood and the sherry dominating.

Finish: Bitter chocolate.

Comment: Way too much sherry for me. It's too strong without water but splits when you add some.

Score: 7