75
- Nose
- Light, fresh but sweet, appetising, fruity, pear-like.
- Palate
- Dryish, pear-like, more fruitiness as flavour develops. A dash of water releases a hint of smokiness and some sweet, malty notes.
- Finish
- Restrained, aromatic.
- Comment
- Lean, smooth and appetising.
70
- Nose
- Youthful and slightly fat. Quite underripe.
- Palate
- Fat and full, lots of malt concentrate. Initially sweet then some drier banana notes . Refreshing.
- Finish
- Some oaky notes.
- Comment
- Rather simple, but very enjoyable – except for the slightly duff nose.
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