Sherry Cask 4575
Nose - Feels a bit hot, lots going on here, dried apricot, candied ginger, dried apple rings/orange/pineapple, fresh papaya, honey (w/ water) Reduces the heat, but otherwise mostly the same
Taste - Bit hot, candied ginger, Hawaiian POG juice in a gummy form, dried pineapples, hint of dried persimmon "funk", super ripe papaya "funk", lightly fruity bitterness, orange zest (w/ water) Honey, dried tropical fruits, caramel, raisins, adds a bit of spicy milk chocolate
Finish - Lingering heat, tropical fruits, persimmon/papaya "funk", unripe bananas (w/ water) Lingering warmth, tropical fruits, less "funk"
Score - 91/100
Final Thoughts - So this was a bit of a surprise to me as it was all over the place right after I poured it. After a tiny bit of rest, a plethora of dried & fresh tropical fruits emerged and added to the complexity on the nose. Felt a bit hot on the nose without water and it accurately translated so on the palate as well. This was a nice mix of fresh & dried tropical fruits with a bit of this fruity "funk" that I usually get from fresh papaya or dried persimmons, but I think some people might get as sulfur. I'm not typically a huge fan of this, but it somehow works pretty well here. This feels oddly tropical and a bit of water helps reduce the funk and accent the fresh & dried tropical fruit vibes I get from this.
Would I drink it if offered? - Yes
Would I specifically order it? - Yes
Would I buy a bottle? - Yes
NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.
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