Appearance: Deep, clear amber Nose: The nose opens with ripe and dried fruit, underpinned by oak. Palate: The attack, round and smooth, blends vanilla and caramel before giving way to dried fruit and a hint of cocoa. The silky, enveloping texture integrates the alcohol well, despite a slight woody astringency. The finish is long and lingering. Overall impression: A round, indulgent blend, where dried fruit harmonises with vanilla-tinged oak on a silky texture, despite a hint of astringency.