Nose Sponge cake, crunchy candied biscuits, and wafers, there's sweet fruit too, with stewed redcurrants, a touch of buttered sweetcorn, and just a hint of honey-roasted ham.
Palate Powerful, with bold tannic oak, sweet, biscuity malt, and delicate poached fruit. Buttery pastry and cooked apple lead to fresh strawberries, while peppery, aromatic spice develops.
Finish Jammy with blueberry and tangy cranberry, backed by a host of woody spices. Peppery oak and maple syrup bring a superb warm and sweet balance as it slowly tails off.