Taster

Nose: Tinned pears, parma ham, aniseed, lemon balm, grass and a little earthiness. Lime juice.

Palate: Lemon sorbet, biscuits and a sweet meatiness.

Finish: A light toffeeness.

Comment: Speyside style.

Score: 7.5

Taster

Nose: Dried fruits, little musty, tinned prune, damp earth, hint of meat stock. The lurking sweetness is brought out by water.

Palate: Quite concentrated, orange Spangles, nougat. A slight fizzy quality which leads into (pink) marshmallow. Shows finesse and good balance.

Finish: Long, clean hint of smoke.

Comment: Good weight of spirit, but needs more from the cask to make it great.

Score: 8