SCAPEGRACE Sherry Cask New Vibrations

Nose : Rich, concentrated. The vanilla (pod), medicinal (ointment) and woody (new oak) first nose reveals imposing presence. Allowed to breathe, the aroma palette develops more fruity (banana, Mirabelle plum), empyreumatic (polish, beeswax) and herbal (cut hay) registers.

Appearance : Jaune doré intense.

Palate : Powerful, lively. The honeyed (acacia), vanilla and milky (coconut) attack is also herbal (ivy, moss) and mineral (chalk, slate). The spicy (clove, ginger) and hot (Espelette pepper) mid-palate is drawn out by nutty flavours (cashew, hazelnut).

Overall : Long, full. The start of the finish is marked by candied citrus fruits (grapefruit, lemon). The sapid after-taste returns in force to the attack’s honey notes, incorporating lovely green (barley) and salty (fleur de sel) touches.