Nose: Thick, dark and sweet. The nose is filled with treacle toffee, coffee grounds and bramble berries. Rich and meaty notes develop, with honey-glazed smoked game meat and walnut oil. Antique oak and a little leather are present underneath.
Palate: Flamed citrus, dark chocolate and plenty of sticky dried fruit initially, with peanut brittle, damp wood and flickers of oak spice coming to the fore with time.
Finish: Marmalade on thick slices of brown bread.
Overall: A knockout dram. Lots of delicious flavours are muddled together beautifully here.