Nose: Old, leather-bound books, hearty aged oak, and sticky honeyed dates open the way before a lift of orange peel and sultana arrive. Baked apple and dustings of cocoa arrive later, with freshly baked biscuits, and a hint of minerality.
Palate: An abundance of dark forest fruits and berry jelly kick things off, while creamy stone fruit and dried orange wheels nestle in the background. Beneath, chocolate walnuts bring a bittersweet, earthy layer with hints of anise and herbal barley.
Finish: Drying oak lingers with hints of vegetal spice and a whisper of smoke, while more dried berries and stone fruits keep things sweet.