Taster

Nose: Restrained. Not very expressive. A light floral aroma. Elderberry, sweet white flowers. Pomegranate syrup.

Palate: Light and crisp. Sweet vanilla syrup. Not much more.

Finish: Dry and slightly astringent.

Comment: A shy whisky with a restrained aromatic profile.

Score: 7.4

Taster

Nose: Wet tissue paper, cloudy apple juice, old leather and cocoa powder. An odd combo, but also strangely enlightening.

Palate: Very dry, digging right into the tastebuds, but then the juiciness arrives; blackcurrant, fresh rhubarb, malted chocolate and menthol/minty notes. A resonant whisky indeed.

Finish: The blackcurrant subsides, leaving a tingling combination of chocolate and fruit sherbet.

Comment: Robust enough to hold its own after a lavish dessert - a choice worth considering if holding a little evening soirée.

Score: 8.2