From the tip of the nose to the back of the tongue, a marriage of mature Two Brewers whisky and Pedro Ximénez sherry revels in the contrast and the compatibility of grain and fruit. Dark cherries and ripe berries weighed expertly against deep barrel notes and what's that? A touch of peat?

Whisky barrels filled with fresh green coffee beans, emptied then refilled with whisky again lend an intriguing eccentricity to a bright and vibrant dram. Nectarous grain character and considered casking create the canvas made complete by the beans' unique contribution.

Peat smoke wafts from the glass in abundance but never excess, fading into shadows of rich leather and fresh green tobacco. Light and sweet, crescendoing to a crash of candied ginger and over-ripe banana, ensconced perpetually in wispy, raspy smoke.

The fragrant bronzed dram attracts, scents of apricot and golden raisins, toasty fruit jam. The swallow starts clean and gently sweet, dry malt tones opening across the palate, shrouded by mounting oak and sherry. A classic Two Brewers finish with fleeting Moscatel.