Nose

Armagnac and cognac, prunes, and treacle cake.

Palate

Complex and long-lasting, with raisins, cherries and chocolate. European oak to the fore.

Finish

A sophisticated complex of flavour, with maple syrup, dark fruits and apples.

Comment

Lowlands just as aperitifs? Pah! A well constructed malt with varied wood flavour, although the prevalence of sherry flavours makes it atypical of the region.