NOSE - Early spice followed by red wine while a nice nuttiness follows before a light woody note brought on from 12 years spent in oak casks. TASTE - A deep spice flavour with a robust yet creamy body cloaked in a definite chocolaty note. Dried fruits and nut accompany the chocolate, giving a verticable praline note in the taste. FINISH - The finish is long and rich with some citrus, chocolate, raisins and marzipan all lingering.