Nose

Initial toffee with spicy pungency, settles down with chocolate, crème brûlée and fruitcake.

Palate

Soft, silky with a subtle range of sweet crème brûlée, poached fruit, citrus freshness, before butterscotch and light cappuccino creamyness with underlying spicy oak.

Finish

Poached fruit and caramel sauce lead to distinct maltiness.

Comment

Opens up with a measured pace, but also takes some unexpected turns.