Taster

Nose: Pot still and candied peel.

Palate: An almost too subtle combination of dry biscuits and lush sherry. The pot still is a bit too well behaved for my liking.

Finish: Malted milk drink for adults.

Comment: A very decent and reserved blend that is simply overshadowed and outclassed by the 12 Years Old.

Score: 8

Taster

Nose: Has complexity and maturity. Full pot still weight, lush and oily with rye, stewed apple, malt loaf, burnt raisin, cooked pear, vanilla pod, dubbin, cocoa.

Palate: Slides into the mouth. A good firm structure with light wood then semi-dried fruits and peels.

Finish: Refreshingly crisp. Big and fruity.

Comment: Big-boned, but the most restrained of the big boys.

Score: 8