Nose Rich, powerful. Notes of black liquorice, burnt wood and tiger balm bring the first nose a fiery temperament. Allowed to breathe, heady florals (iris, lily), malted barley and wood polish notes add an empyreumatic dimension to the aroma palette.
Palate Svelte, lively. The invigorating attack reveals astonishingly pure notes of white fruits (pear, Mirabelle plum). On the mid-palate, refined skin tannins (botrytized grape) coat the palate. Just before the finish, we return to malted territory.
Finish Long, velvety. The cocoa-esque finish offers a diverse array of delicious pastries, from spice bread to candied fruit cake and mocha coffee. The pleasantly malty after-taste is herbal (lime blossom, bay leaf) and hot (Cayenne pepper). The end of the finish is seeped in tangy notes (grapefruit, lemon).