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Style: Fruity and Complex Nose:It’s like standing at the entrance of a fruit banquet, incredibly fragrant, alluring and integrated sweetness gently whirling over. Beautiful sherry – think strawberries, figs and red grapes leading the line. Peaches and tea leaves creating a delicate and velvety overtone which wraps around the aroma beautifully. While assorted fruits, guavas,…
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[53.0%・Distilled in 1976・Bottled in 2010・33 Years Old・Thosop BVBA Belgium Bottling・Cask No. 1420・Single Cask Release] Nose: Is this a bouquet of vanilla and wood, caramel and beeswax that I am getting? Or is this love that I’m feeling? Goes deeper and you’d notice the alluringly fragrant floral setting as notes of custard apples develop things into…
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[47.6%・ 11 Years Old・Distilled in 2007・Bottled in 2019・Official Bottling・Cask No. TD0288・Single Cask Release of 478 Bottles] Nose: Smooth and gleeful prunes smartly lifting the weight of oak and leather, with hints of fresh pasture at first, then sugared almonds, then buttered charred toast, and later on, smoked black tea. Palate & Finish: That oak led…
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[45.9%・ 17 Years Old・Distilled in 1999 ・Bottled in 2017 ・Official Bottling・Cask No. HH0103・Single Cask Release of 115 Bottles] Nose: A light brush of barley, honey and orchard fruits, rather tepid actually, young honeydew with a hint of rice crisps that carries a toasted vibe. Palate & Finish: Definitely feeling more energy on the palate with…
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[45.2%・ 10 Years Old・Distilled in 2008・Bottled in 2019・Official Bottling・Barrels TD0026, TD0139, TD0176, TD0183, TD0221, TD0233, TD0271・Limited Release of 1430 Bottles] Nose: A heavy-handed dose of weetbix aromas, with a casual splash of pepper spices, followed by some yellow fruits that are not so mature. Palate & Finish: Sticky honey conveying an overt sweetness, sweetened porridge…
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Style: Sherry, Spicy and Complex Nose:Fragrant forest berries compote and waxy camphor build on a subtle but firm copper spine. Interesting combination. Vanilla sticks and vanilla cream with a little cranberry swirl. Cold pressed almond oil and strawberry yogurt; Peppermint growing strong over time. The spice is picking up a pretty good momentum in the…
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