Nose Initial Dolly Mix with floral notes at full strength, taking it into Jelly Tot territory too. Barley sugar develops with a touch of tangerine, apple and cedar. Impressive.
Palate Soft oak and spice with some orange and tomato stem. Adding just a little water transforms the texture of this malt, however, as well as releasing more intense herbal notes. There are signs here of why Convalmore is the most fought-over malt at Diageo HQ.
Finish More gentle oak, birch sap and oatcakes. Some biscuits too, including Hobnobs.