Nose: A profound and mellow nose-feel, lightly nose-drying. The
top notes are of Christmas cake with burnt edges, with toasted flaked
almonds, becoming gamey and meaty after a while (roast grouse).
The mid-notes are both fruity (old Madeira) and floral - a heady,
scented fragrance of tropical lilies on a hot night. The base note is
reminiscent of burnt toffee.
Palate: A creamy, mouth-filling texture and a sweet taste overall, with
treacle toffee in mid-palate and a suggestion of wine-marinaded and
glazed pork. Then a perfumed finish, pleasantly mouth-cooling with
lingering warm spice.