Taster

Nose: Sherried. Deep earthiness. Damson jam. Dates,treacle. Fig syrup.

Palate: Sweet and concentrated. Dark dry fruit (prunes,sultanas,dates) like alsacian Christmas cakes. Wood\rshows off at mid-palate.Bitter note.

Finish: Sweet and bitter. Dark chocolate.

Comment: The type of maturation has deeply influenced the malt. Elegant and rich but may be a bit too much... like\rXmas pudding!

Score: 7.8

Taster

Nose: Tightly clustered,well-balanced, vanilla,oak,citrus,honey and nutmeg.

Palate: Light creamyness and mellow dryness,then vanilla sweetness, orange marmalade,cooked apples,\rcitrus zest freshness and subtle oak.

Finish: Lightly spicy oak balanced by diminishing sweetness.

Comment: A constantly evolving balance of richness and dryness.

Score: 7.9