I’ve been looking forward to this one for a while due to the high regard with which it seems to be held. Sherry specifically doesn’t get me excited, but the specific “dark Sherry” distinction does intrigue while not offering me a ton on information.
Minutia: Matured in ex-Bourbon and “dark Sherry” casks and bottled in February 2016. I believe this is mostly bourbon with some ex-Pedro Ximénez casks. Enjoyed neat in a glencairn.
Color: Auburn, 1.5.
Nose: Wood, earthy, bit of salt.
Taste: Rich fruit, creamy, chocolate, smoke, wood, caramel.
Finish: Dry, tart, nutty, salt. Medium
The finish was a little less that what I’d have liked, otherwise quite good. One of the more disappointing drams of the bunch because of the expectations I had from anecdotal accounts, but not disappointing in its own right. I’ll enjoy it until I run out.
Score: 85
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