Taster

Nose: Starts off all oily and dark, sort of like a warming motorbike engine. Then a hint of smoke then oranges dipped in dark chocolate. Charred oak notes come though.

Palate: Similar notes to the nose but a distinct spice edge to it. Pickled padron peppers, but tempered with citrus fruit. A little hot toddy, cinnamon, honey and lemon. Brown sugar sweetness and a little tobacco pouch.

Finish: Long with that citrus and mint tinge coming though.

Comment: Wow, sherry meets fruit. A near perfect marriage.

Score: 8.8

Taster

Nose: Stewed fruits and a burst of white pepper smacking you in the face first of all. Followed by Kamado Joe charcoal smoke, liquorice and bitter dark chocolate.

Palate: The white pepper dominates once again with hot toasted oak shavings to match the heat. Slightly earthy undertones develop with rhubarb, coffee beans, toasted sesame oil and chewed tobacco.

Finish: Spicy, dry and chewy.

Comment: There’s no holding back with this Speysider as it hurtles towards the tastebuds.

Score: 9.1