Nose: Brisk, sharp, and brittle. Complex and excellent; the astonishing balance between sweet and dry. Firmer, drier notes from soft vanillins and crisp grape; sweeter, nuttier ones from malted barley, and cask wood.
Palate: Dry, after early biscuity-sweetness. The enormous malt character contrasts with the thin fruitiness of the grape.
Finish: Very long, dry, oaky. Very faint peppery notes and spice.
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Nose: Intense fruit, ripe pear and peaches in syrup, lemon meringue pie, fresh linens, oak, honey, vanilla, hints of cinder, coconut, toffee and fudge.
Palate: On the palate are sweet fruit and oak notes, candied peaches, chocolate, honey, cinder, toffee and apricot jam. There is an amazing sweetness from the oak and malt.
Finish: On the finish are notes of apple, pear and peach notes.
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