86 / 100
There’s a clear emphasis on richness here: the aroma is described as full-bodied, while the palate is both extremely rich and balanced. That balance matters; it keeps the character from being richness alone, and the smooth finish sounds like a natural continuation rather than a new flavour claim. The 25-year age and second-fill butt cask give useful context, but the sensory picture remains broad rather than detailed. For a patient, contrast-led read, the combination of weight and balance is the most convincing point.
Reviewed by SunbeamRover
- Nose
- Full-bodied aroma.
- Palate
- Extremely rich and very balanced in flavour.
- Finish
- Rich and smooth.