- Nose
- Elegant aromas of dried fruits (raisins, prunes), sherry sweetness, raspberry jelly, and red grape juice. Damp leather, crushed coriander seeds, muddy earth, vanilla, caramel, fudge, and maltiness. Hints of warm spice, subtle oak, and a bit of a “musty, dunnage warehouse” funk. Maritime salinity/sea salt and subtle, earthy peat smoke.
- Palate
- Velvety sherry depth, runny honey/toffee sauce consistency, or a nice, silky mouthfeel. Rich with dark chocolate, toasted almonds, fudge brownies, vanilla wafers, bourbon biscuits, and roasted nuts. Dark berries, stewed fruits, blackcurrants, boozy cherries, and raspberry jaffa cakes. Baking spices, black pepper, cinder toffee, and a gentle oak influence. Earthy peat smoke, coastal brine, and a characteristic touch of sea salt.
- Finish
- Long, warming, and satisfying. Persistent sherry sweetness, oak spice, dried fruit, gentle Campbeltown smoke/whisper of smokiness, and a touch of dry oak or spent coffee grounds.