Nose

A fair bit of nose prickle at first, quite gingery. Then comes candied peels, raisin, boot polish, stewed plums and red apple, old books, cedar wood, clove. A lot of cask here.

Palate

Hot and spicy. Plenty of cinnamon and clove, some more red apple, fresh ginger and a little green bell pepper bitterness. Lots of tannins throughout. A suggestion of nuttiness.

Finish

Hot and short. The spices and red apple notes linger, with some bitterness and a drying sensation.

Comment

Quite unusual and not so easy to get to grips with.