Tasted immediately following a tasting of the 2018 release. The former has a more pronounced nose, whereas this one has a fuller palate. The 2019 nose is muted in comparison to the olfactorily profound 2018, but still shows the sherry influence with dates and honey, and cinnamoned apple pie. Modestly higher ABV (52.9% vs 51.2% for 2018) is virtually unnoticeable on the palate compared to the 2018. Noticeably pleasant vanilla on the back end of the finish. Tasted in Glencairn glass.