The nose neat on this one suggested such varied things as rooibos tea, camphor and menthol balm, and warm honey and butter on toast. We also noted milk chocolate, cocoa dosed with cream liqueur and golden sultanas. Water brought out the richness of chocolate- coated brazil nuts, polished oak furniture and a nicely salty edge, with salted almonds and bacon-flavour corn snacks. The palate opened with a very fatty texture and flavours of liquorice, creamy milk stout beer and clove oil.

Water enhanced these lovely resinous, sherry notes, and brought classical meaty vibes such as cured ham and game meats. This was matured in a bourbon hogshead for six years before being transferred to a 2nd fill ex-oloroso hogshead.