Premium Octave Caperdonich 1997, 26 Year Old

This 26-year-old Caperdonich was filled in 1997 before spending its final few months in a sherried octave. 

Tasting Notes

Nose - Takes it's time to open as initially quite shy. Gentle sherry with milk chocolate covered raisins. Subtly floral, parma violets, orange blossoms and soft red fruits. Sweet white wine and a light minerality.

Palate - A lot of fruity sweetness, chocolate sponge cake layered with strawberry and redcurrant jam, topped with whipped vanilla cream. Fresh baked cinnamon rolls and old fashioned toffee caramel sweets. Some spicy honey and a hint of oak.

Finish - The fruity sweetness of the palate is balanced by a soft touch of spiced oak, becoming almost menthol in the aftertaste. Biscoff cookies and crystallised ginger. Medium length but subtle and appealing.