Nose: Christmas cake, sugared almonds and cherry ice cream. A refreshing hint of orange oil. Buttery almond biscuits.
Palate: Subtly chocolate at first, followed by tartness of sour cherries developing tannic grip. Becomes spicy with juniper and clove.
Finish: Fading sweetness of fresh cherries and orange, leaving soft hints of juniper lingering.
Overall: Like a cross between a cherry brandy and a sloe gin - a total marvel.