Redbreast Lustau Edition

The nose on Lustau is incredibly fruit forward. Red orchard fruits, figs, prunes, orange peel and cloves all make for a bright and acidic smell. The palate is extremely vibrant and full, after tasting 12 immediately before Lustau; it can be a bit jarring. Milk chocolate and honey make a brief appearance before the taste explodes with heaps of baking spice, bitter tannins and dried plums. The finish tastes bittersweet and powdery; think dark cocoa powder. Spices continue to be a theme to the end, this time taking on a distinct cinnamon and clove quality. Yikes. This one wasn't my favorite. The other Redbreast selections seem tame compared to this taste bud destroyer. But if tannic spice is your jam this might be right up your alley. It is not mine, though.

Very pleased Nose is dry fruit and vanilla On the pallet a bit fruity and floral with some vanilla and oak. Very smooth and easy to sip.

Nose:baking spices, dust, dark fruits Palate: immediate creaminess, cereal notes, rubbery notes, dark fruits, winter spices Finish: nuts, dark fruits (candied plum), warming spice