Taster

Nose: Fruit in an oak frame. Citrussy. Candied mandarine.Cloves. A hint of lapsang souchong tea. Roasted coffee beans.

Palate: Mouth coating. Wraps the tongue in a syrupy ribbon.Deceitfully sweet. Kicks the tastebuds with a spicy burst. A touch of burnt caramel.

Finish: Dry,warm,finish.

Comment: On the dry and spicy side,but a good oak integration. Needs a bit of time to unbutton itself.

Score: 7.8

Taster

Nose: Deep,very sweet red and black fruits. Humidor notes,sweet ginger and prune. Quite leathery with time.\rSumptuous. There's a balancing nutty crispness and surprisingly,in time a lifted perfumed orchid like note.

Palate: Elegant in a robust fashion. Chewy with fruit pastille that's balanced by a muscular structure.

Finish: Long,smooth and concentrated.

Comment: Not exactly subtle,but one hell of a mouthful.Great blending.

Score: 8.3