A markedly floral-suffused nose somewhat grudgingly reveals its array of exuberantly fresh and spicy pear, apple, acacia blossom and just sliced fennel. While there is certainly good richness to the succulent and seductive medium weight plus flavors, the mouthfeel is really quite sleek with both good detail and power to the taut, serious and built-to-age finale that is given a bit of lift from the presence of bitter citrus rind. This too is stylish and if not quite as classy as the BBM, there is better overall depth. Excellent.
Allen Meadows' Burghound
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