[46.0%・16 Years Old・Bottled in 2008・Official Bottling・Limited Release]
Nose:
Wild violet with a calming oak veil, well decorated with a lemony presence, and just underneath the peels lies an apple cider note that conveys a natural sweetness. Some mangos and apricots in the background reintroducing the bright sugary fruitiness and is complimented by a gentle creaminess.
Palate & Finish:
A naturally sweet entry that feels wondrous as it is infused with a clean citrus edge. Freshly plucked Japanese red apples with its sugary content crystallising, served with a dashing splash of gingery spices that rounds out the excessive sweetness effortlessly.
The sweetness eases into a elongated finish with wee chocolate and malt echoing the oak.
Thoughts:
I enjoyed just how well the Sauternes characters are translated here. This dram is immensely pleasing, fresh flavours without being overly sweet, very much an ideal wine cask finish.
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-Nicholas
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