Nose

Lovely. Figs, damsons and raisins with strawberry jam. Morello cherries with burnt toffee and maple syrup. Pine needles and black tea.

Palate

Zippy as hell, with a thin, potent texture that almost injects the flavours – strawberry jam and cherryade, with citrus, prunes and again the maple syrup. Assam tea and peppermint towards the end.

Finish

Long and spicy, with a peppermint zing, burnt toffee and salted caramel.

Comment

A bracing dram – one’s mouth puckers.