Nose

Full, rich and woody. Light spiciness, varnish, toffee, orange peel. Good mature notes: overripe fruit, spruce, spent firework. Old...too old?

Palate

Wood has strong influence. Some sweet dried fruits, amontillado-like, roasted almond. A touch winey, then the wood firms a little.

Finish

Biscuity, dusty, splintery.

Comment

It's balanced but it lacks the vibrancy of the 16 Years Old.