The thing that immediately catches the eye by reading the characteristics of this Turas Mara (long journey in Gaelic) is the amount of aging casks used to produce it, as many as four! It is not known in what proportion and for how long, but certainly Porto and Sherry are strong on the nose, with a preponderance of the latter. Caramel, therefore, a cherry molasses tart in rivers: a very sweet, almost cloying perfume, rather monotonous.
A strong note of bitter orange immediately arrives on the palate, together with a certain astringency (Bordeaux?). Malt, which betrays its young age, dried fruit, nuts, a touch of caramel. The hyper-sweetness of the nose is clearly diluted in the taste, in a curious contrast that leaves a little dumbfounded. The bitter scent is dominant, to one's taste evaluate whether it is a positive aspect or not. There is also a light salty note.
The finish remains bitter, accompanied by astringency and dried fruit.
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