Nose

A whiff of acetone at first, but this dissipates rapidly. Then comes brown bread, intense cinnamon, clove and glace cherry. Bark compost, condensed milk and creamed coconut. Iced buns, subtle espresso notes, and a touch of rubber.

Palate

Robust, well balanced and well integrated. Black tea tannins, blackcurrant cordial, tart raspberry jam and a touch of bergamot and clove.

Finish

Long and quite chewy.

Comment

The nose is very complex, but the palate doesn’t quite reach the same heights.