Taster

Nose: Creamy, with a caramel custard note emerging first, alongside some fondant icing, a touch of menthol and some slightly brown banana. Water helps this along with some musky, pollen filled white lily.

Palate: Wheaty and malty, with cream crackers, into a touch of dry spice and some gentle vanilla. It feels youthful, but doesn't have a biting spiritiness.

Finish: Light and creamy, with a touch of the vanilla sweetness lingering on the back palate.

Comment: Doesn't sing out as loudly as one would hope for - it's certainly pleasant, but not hugely exciting.

Score: 7.6

Taster

Nose: Bananas and custard, caramel wafers, powdered sugar. Some green apples and honey, mandarins and a touch of gooseberry.

Palate: There is a really liquorice and anise edge to this. Very pronounced herbal note, Swiss lozenges. Sugared almonds. Also a malt loaf note comes through. Fresh bread.

Finish: Long and herbal, touches of sweet vanilla.

Comment: That herbal quality on the palate is very interesting, a decent dram though.

Score: 7.8