ABV 40%
Interesting contrast between nose and palate.
Gavin Smith
Forty Creek
Brand
John's Private Cask
Expression
Grain
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2011
Year of Bottling
40%
ABV
Canada
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Raspberries, vanilla and almonds.
Palate: Quite full-bodied; old leather, dried fruits and cinnamon.
Finish: Steadily drying, with anise.
Comment: Interesting contrast between nose and palate.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Marzipan and jam tarts. There is a nuttiness to this, cake mixture and a hint of cream.
Palate: Much bigger than the nose, plenty of dried fruits, marmalade, apple pie with\rcinnamon and custard.
Finish: Gentle drying oak and a little spice.
Comment: All in balance here, a great aperitif.
Score: 8.1
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