Nose: Fascinating peat with hints of sherry and rich oak aromas.

Mouth: Warm peat with a lovely, big Sherry Oloroso influence, strong woodiness and a hint of pepper.

Finish: Long, robust and balanced.

Nose: Mocha, fig syrup, toasted hazelnuts with honeycomb, dried red berries and a touch of molasses pie.

Mouth: Baking spices, brandied cherries, caramel sauce, Black Forest cake, mocha and toasted honeycomb.

Finish: Long on molasses and Damask plums.

Nose: Fairly sweet. Fresh, clean phenols immediately assert themselves, with aromas of fire on a beach and wood ash. They are supported by subtle fruity notes, some sweet, suggesting rowan jelly, others evoking unripe currants. With a drop of water, the ash is more present.

Mouth: Unctuous and with a texture that really fills the mouth, very sweet at first then quickly drying, with a hint of salt and a smoky taste of lip-smacking intensity. A drop of water brings out the sweetness even more, but makes little difference.

Finish: Long, powerfully smoky and drying, with a touch of spice that also lingers in the aftertaste.