An even spicier and very fresh nose reflects riper aromas of poached plum, floral, clove and a similar touch of star anise, all of which is trimmed in a subtle application of oak. There is better volume to the rich, caressing and highly seductive middleweight flavors that exhibit a taut muscularity on the dusty, serious and firm, if slightly warm, finish that offers fine length.
Allen Meadows' Burghound
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