89 / 100
The appeal here is the contrast between rich fruit and dark chocolate, with spice, leather and tobacco adding a more savoury edge. The richly sherried palate and long, tobacco-led finish make this read as a mature, layered style rather than a straightforward fruit-forward one. At 21 years old and 58.7% ABV, it has plenty of stated heft, though the notes do not describe how that strength comes across. The SGD 1,006.05 sale-price reference puts it at a substantial price point, so the distinctive sherry-and-tobacco character is central to its appeal.
Reviewed by SilverRadio
- Nose
- Rich fruits, Dark chocolate, Spices, Leather, Tobacco
- Palate
- Mature, Complex, Richly sherried
- Finish
- Long, Spicy, Fruity, Tobacco-led