It's a highball summer, and at Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery that means Perthshire raspberries, fruity soda, and a classic whisky ...

Very soft — like gentle lapping waves against a shore. There’s a little salt brine, some ashy smoke, and a touch of vanilla.

A great texture, really silky. There’s some nutty notes, hazelnuts in particular, then loads of roasted coffee, a bit of earthiness and toast. It’s like I’m by the campfire first thing in the morning.

Wonderfully aromatic: lots of fresh fruits — strawberries and cream, and soft mango — then a touch of meadow honey, before warming, ashy smoke. A great coastal feel here, with sea salt and embery ...

Big and bold on the palate: lots of orange peel, plump raisins, toffee, and some coffee grounds. With water, some banana cake. Mouth puckering without water, with more spice actually coming through ...