SMWS 12.81 Embrace the untamed spirit

Transferred after 11 years from ex-bourbon wood into a first fill oloroso barrique, the nose evoked Spanish tapas bars – jamon Serrano and bread on polished wood, with complementary aromas of red wine, coffee beans and spiced ginger cake. The neat palate was an untamed sherry beast – cinnamon, ginger and clove, charred staves, cigars and liquorice root; sweet notes suggested hazelnut chocolate and sherry trifle made with blueberries.