Taster

Nose: Aging tobacco, cedar wood humidors and seasoning logs. Big earthy tones\rand very autumnal. A little black tea.

Palate: Rich and lush with some dark fruits, cherries and blackberries. Big hit of\rsherry with the bitter sweetness of wood tannins.

Finish: Keeps going with dark fruit and chocolate.

Comment: A fine sherry bomb, great for the autumn season.

Score: 8.4

Taster

Nose: Earthy, mossy and murky. Given time, some macerated cherries and dark\rchocolate begin to emerge, alongside a healthy slurp of Pedro Ximinez.

Palate: Aged sherry, more cherries, some muscovado sugar, strong black espresso and liquorice root.

Finish: Lingering notes of moist, chewed cigar and sour cherries.

Comment: A monster, anyone with a strong aversion to bold, sherried whiskies should probably look away now.

Score: 8.6