Colour: Bright gold. UNDILUTED: Nose: Initial rum and raisin notes, with a delicate vanilla edge. Smooth peach and nectarine fruit flavours mingle beautifully with toasted malt. Palate: Hints of rich Sherried Christmas cake, with a touch of marzipan. Some mixed spices emerge. Smooth and creamy with mouth warming qualities. WITH WATER: Nose: Subtle ripe green apples notes, with a delicate touch of smoke (charred oak) comming to the fore. Some malty notes become apparent. Palate: An initial burst of Sherry sweetness, with a hint of peat smoke emerging. Some hints of black pepper. Smooth and moreish. Body: Medium. Finish: Long and warming.