Nose Sugared almonds and honeyed pecans bring a delicate, nutty sweetness among chocolate caramel fudge and oak char. Light spice, buttery vanilla and sweet tobacco develop among hints of red wine and rancio.
Palate Big hits of prickling winter spice as well as juicy pineapple and roasted apricot rush to the palate among earthy oak. Manuka honey-drenched red meat, savoury nuts, coffee beans and just a drop of engine oil arise in the backdrop.
Finish The spice continues to fizz away in a long, smooth finish.
Overall A stunningly intense, refined and full-bodied delight with some truly wonderful cask influence. This is an absolute superstar of a rum.