Nose: Raisins and syrupy plums notes quickly blend into dark muscovado sugar, milky latte and toasty vanilla. Charred oak, mulch and husky malt maintain the dark, earthy profile.
Palate: Punchy wood spice, treacle sponge, some brown bread and damson compôte at first. Pinot Noir, bitter salted chocolate and earthy herbal qualities blend underneath.
Finish: Long and a little leathery, with some spearmint hints and soft earth.
Overall: An enthralling tipple that presents like its three times its age and is full of pleasant surprises.