Taster

Nose: Green apple, a hint of allspice, and vegetal notes of parsley and coriander stalks. Then golden syrup and flapjack with sultana and mixed candied peels. Caramel cake and vanilla buttercream.

Palate: Medium-full. Caramel cookie. Rum-raisin ice cream. Strong vanilla latte. Roasted peach, raspberry jam, and hints of cinnamon and allspice. Blanched almond, chocolate-coated orange peel, and candied ginger.

Finish: Long. Dried cherry and woody spice.

Comment: A little warm with the ABV, but it’s complex and flavoursome.

Score: 8.1

Taster

Nose: Aromatic, resinous wood notes, fresh peaches, golden syrup, ground cumin, and curry leaf. Water brings out papaya, passion fruit, and vanilla cream.

Palate: Medium-full. Some candied ginger zing, but dilutes on the palate. Water opens things nicely, with a medley of tropical fruits: very ripe mango, passion fruit, and mixed red berry jam. Candied Jaffa orange and vanilla.

Finish: Medium, on tropical fruit juice.

Comment: A touch hot for me, but will appeal to those who like drams with heft.

Score: 7.8