COTSWOLDS 2016 Second Fill Ex-Bourbon Single Cask New Vibrations

Nose : Fine, fresh. On the first nose, refined notes of herbs, fruits (Mirabelle plum, banana) and spices (ginger, star anise) bring plenty of light to the aroma palette, which then moves into vanilla, sunny (cut hay) and honeyed (acacia) registers.

Appearance : Or soutenu.

Palate : Rich, distinguished. Continuing on from the nose, the attack is intensely malty, roasted (coffee) and tropical (pineapple, yellow kiwi). The invigorating and nuanced mid-palate is magnificently spicy (cardamom, clove), hot (espelette pepper) and herbaceous (oregano).

Overall : Long, full-bodied. Deliciously syrupy (ripe grape) and rich (cake, candied fruit), the finish first emphasizes the malty, earthy character of the taste palette. Gradually, lemon zest refreshes the incredibly energetic after-taste.