Nose

Malty, biscuity, with plenty of hops and vanilla. Becomes increasingly herbal and vegetal with time. Pouring honey and dried tea. Traces of buttermilk. Sweet tobacco.

Palate

Much like the nose, the maltiness is more apparent, and slightly ashy; creamy fudge, salted caramel chocolate. Assam tea with honey. Perry, with dried apricots, kiwi fruit and vanilla.

Finish

There’s lots of warmth, perhaps too much ginger, black tea, tobacco and tannins.

Comment

Well-made spirit at the core, but a little unremarkable.