The nose is a venerable mix of soft nectar, scented wax candle, sweet citrus pot pourri. The taste is a stunning and complex mix of stewed syrupy mixed exotic fruits, honey, lemon, and peat. The finish sees a classic Highland Park battle between peat, oak, fruit and spice. Long.

A shy nose, with chestnut, old fruit, damp. But the palate is surprisingly soft and subtle, with a big dose of aniseed, honey, melon, and no astringency at all. Incredibly dainty and polished, a dapper old man. The finish is medium long, but very soft, rounded and balanced with absolutely no negative notes, sharpness or astringency. Quite a work of art.