Nose

Potpourri, dried ginger and strawberry wine. Tree bark, blackberry jam and violin rosin. Rather festive: candied orange, clove and cinnamon sticks. Wholemeal flour, instant coffee and creamer.

Palate

Light bodied. The festive orange and spices are back, with baked red apples and pears, sugared pecans and pastry twists.

Finish

Medium. Nutty, with more of those festive spices.

Comment

The nose is complex, but the palate is less so. Nevertheless, this is a pleasing and well-made dram.