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The neat nose revealed figs dipped in chocolate, soft earthy tones, warm cocoa full of marshmallows and some balancing aromas of umami liquid seasonings. With water the earthiness was elevated, alongside deep notes of tobacco, forest mushrooms, paprika and spiced beef jerky. The palate was very spicy initially, and brought big impressions of dark-grained spiced breads, winter ales, prune eau de vie, eucalyptus and clove oil. Water revealed chocolate sauce, prunes in armagnac, date molasses, imperial stout and powerful hints of dark fruit chutneys and natural tar resin. This was matured in an ex-bourbon hogshead for eight years before being transferred to a first fill Spanish oak oloroso hogshead.