Taster

Nose: High phenols. Intense. Seaweed mixed with lime, bog myrtle, wet fish. Seems young and slightly plain. Rubber emerges with water.

Palate: Very light. Alcohol, smoke and pork fat. Killed by water. That rubbery note returns suggesting youth (or immaturity).

Finish: Dilute and thin.

Comment: It's young and seems to have been too heavily reduced.

Score: 6.8

Taster

Nose: Grassy with a lingering distant smoke. Like a burnt off bonfire. Apple skin with a hint of yeast, reminding of a fermenting cider.

Palate: Smoke is far more distinctive. Sweet shellfish. A hint of roasted coffee beans.

Finish: Dry, smoky, slightly sooty.

Comment: The smoke gives its full expression on the palate, overwhelming the fruit. An early morning dram. Possibly to be tried on your porridge?

Score: 7.8