N: Sweeter and more malty than the new, with more honey notes.
The orange is gone, replaced by an undetermined fruit (haven't placed it yet).
(I wonder at the orange I got in the new 12. Never had that before. But I have had a cold so perhaps my nose is playing tricks.)
P: More oaky and rather less bitter than the new one. More rounded mouthfeel.
F: Just as long and with the bitterness of the new one. More smoke too, though still only slight
n: Coconut, vanilla, almonds and maybe a hint of Camp coffee essence.
Bounty ice cream.
p: all of that is retained, rather better with a tiny splash of water - neat the flavours don't come through quite as much.
And it has heather and honey too with the water.
f : is quite long and bittersweet, with quite a honey mouthfeel remaining.
Superb.
N: Sherried oranges and a trace of smoke. After a few minutes some pineapple appears and then a trace of cocnut and pears.
P: Surprising alcohol hit for a mere 43%, but then the pineapple and oranges arrive (in that order ) though the trace of smoke has gone. Sweet and clean.
F: The oranges are still there, then some pear. Slightly bitter finish that I usually associate with caramel but this is quite a light colour so maybe not.
