Domenis Stravecchia Grappa

N:  Flax, sesame oil, some oaky notes as expected - resin, sap, hint of vanilla honey.  Resembles a very young whisky in some respects.  Sweetened porridge, natural yoghurt. 

P:  Big burst of pepper initially, then sweetens slightly, with marmalade, blossom and mixed peel.  The resin from the nose is also present.   Mid-palate some clove and then very prominent apricot flavours come through (both fresh and tinned).

F:  Amazingly long.  The pepper and clove win out over the apricot.

C:  A truly complex spirit, well-balanced and with real depth.