Actually from two sister hogsheads distilled in May 2006, they were married and bottled at a natural strength of 54.4%.

Official tasting notes:

Nose: Autumnal orchard fruits; red apple, pear, plum and quince. Rooibos tea, redcurrants, jellied fruits, apricot jam and Dundee marmalade.

Palate: Initially quite dry with walnuts, fino, amontillado and cranberries. More Rooibos, currants, sultans, cinnamon and orange oil.

Finish: dry with plenty of aromatic spices, red fruits, berries and quince.