Dangerously gorgeous

The neat nose suggested to us honey on sandalwood, wintergreen, dusty flower pollens, fir wood sap and flowers in vase water. Holding everything together in the background: a lovely brittle waxiness. A distinctly old school profile we agreed. With water we noted mentholated tobaccos, dried mango, heather honey and hints of traditional IPA hops and limoncello. The mouth opened with a superbly vivid waxy texture and flavour. Some wonderfully honeyed qualities, herbal mouthwash, mothballs, citrus curds and exotic fruit teas. Gorgeous stuff! With reduction we found it became more medicinal and showcased a more balanced sweetness with herbal extracts, olive oil, resinous wood oils and lime cough drops.