A very elegant nose – lots going on but beautifully balanced. Baked apple, honey, lemon zest alongside slightly more poised notes of malt, almonds and cedar wood. The first thought upon sipping is the sumptuous mouthfeel – it coats the mouth with a lovely, silky texture and brings a graceful symphony of orange fruit, sweetness … Continued

Sweet marshmallow mingles with sweet tropical fruits including mango and banana. Pressed applea and zesty lime notes combine with hints of toased malt. The palate is initially peppery but creamy with green apple, ripe banana and grapefruit flavours. A hint of toasted oat leads to a subtle menthol edge.

It sounds odd, but this is a taste of my childhood. My grandfather’s favourite dram, it takes me back to his living room as a wee boy. The flavours back it up though – caramel, clementines and penny chews – Christmas morning in a glass.