A deft application of wood frames the spicy if restrained aromas of plum and various dark berries along with hints of exotic tea and sandalwood. The rich, intense and muscular larger-scaled flavors possess excellent punch while the detailed and linear finish is a bit lean and dry. It could be the effects of the recent bottling but it would be fair to say that the balance isn't quite as well dialed in.
Allen Meadows - Score: 93 (2020 January)
A deft application of wood frames the spicy if restrained aromas of plum and various dark berries along with hints of exotic tea and sandalwood. The rich, intense and muscular larger-scaled flavors possess excellent punch while the detailed and linear finish is a bit lean and dry. It could be the effects of the recent bottling but it would be fair to say that the balance isn't quite as well dialed in.