Tasting Notes

• Tasting Notes by Tim F

  N:  A very pleasant oak and pepper waft straight from the glass.  Then caramel and vanilla, with some cognac-esque stewed fruits (prune?).  Polished wood, dusty books, cinnamon & clove.

  P:  Medium-full, more restrained and elegant than the nose would suggest.  Quite intense woodiness, old leather armchairs and cooked fruit (apples), but the mouthfeel remains light and delicate.

  F:  A big wave of oakspice overtakes the fruit.  Long and warming, a return to the intensity of the nose.

  Comment:  After the strong aromas, the palate is more gentle than anticipated, but  builds up steam again towards the warming, spicy finish.