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.