Nose

Spirity at first, estery with a little damp wool. Then sweetness, Kendal Mint cake, but the brown sugar variety. Then an earthy, damp oak note develops slowly and becomes, sawn wood, fresh oak and open refill casks.

Palate

Cream éclair buns, dark chocolate and chilli spice, then the oak comes in. A little farm yard note, malty.

Finish

Sweet with just a gentle hint of smoke, then creamy and zesty – lemon custard.

Comment

Dominated by the oak and the spice notes get a little lost. A drop of water sweetens things up nicely.