Taster

Nose: Nutty (brazil, cob) but rounded with dry oak, vanilla/coconut and mint. Fresh apple juice/cider, stewed fruits. Mature. Fading a little. A dusty edge.

Palate: Putty drying to maltiness. Light nut oil feel. Crisp and light with decent balance.

Finish: Dry and oaky.

Comment: Interesting, but without the overriding character to make it great.

Score: 7.5

Taster

Nose: Very floral and elegant, lemon tea, then some darker, more smoky aromas emerging.

Palate: Lively, vanilla, ice cream soda, honey.

Finish: Agreeably citric, surprisingly zestful. Dries out more when reduced - the only real hint at its age.

Comment: With some Dufftowns you are glad when you've had enough. This is a well-made example which has been matched by very good bourbon wood.

Score: 8.5