sergeColour: just the same. Nose: interesting! We have the same kind of profile but,
indeed, closer to a Bordeaux in a certain way. More on blackcurrants, a little
bell pepper… Also much more vinous, although it’s not excessively so. Not as
clean but still quite fresh and lively. Now, it’s rather simple and lacking a
little definition, but we do have the fresh red fruits coming through after a
while, as well as quite some kirsch again and cake. Rather pleasant, in fact,
even if quite far from ‘Scotch whisky’. Mouth: now it’s this one which is
cleaner. Bold, hot, extremely fruity (this palate would fit the SMWS’ nose
better!) on strawberry jam and caramel, getting very honeyed. Very sweet and
nervous at the same time! Something toasted… Crystallized fruits (oranges)…
Getting quite spicy and gingery, with quite some (soft) tannins. And the finish
is long, still punchy and remaining a little hot, on strawberry jam. A good
finished one, no doubt.