Nose

Big fragrant (dry) smoke,wet oilskins, linseed oil,hot charcoal. Needs water which shows it to be clean and very open with light oiliness,some brine.

Palate

Dry with good extract. Loosens well with a drop of water showing grapefruit,ripe pear,a hint of malt then some yew.

Finish

Big phenols massed here leaving you knee-deep in seaweed.

Comment

Long,stylish and balanced. Highly recommended.