bigwhitemike
Reviewed
January 28, 2020 (edited March 19, 2020)
Revisiting a long-open bottle.
An absolutely stunning rich mahogany in the glass, but unfortunately no extra weight at only 40%.
Butterscotch and dark amarena cherry nose. Black walnut. A crisp, piney menthol gives the nostrils a firm tickle.
The palate starts gently sweet then turns decidedly dry. Dark chocolate caramels and macerated prune. Astringent wood dominates the later palate with prominent barrel influence - charred oak and vanillas mingle with some gentian and bitter orange. The dryness lingers through a moderate finish.
Packed with bombastic flavor and quite enjoyable to explore. At the end of the day, I think the barrel notes are a bit heavy-handed and some elegance is lost, but it’s gorgeous, intriguing, and affordable, and certainly more than adequate for a brooding evening in your study.
50.0
USD
per
Bottle