Barrell Bourbon Batch 018 Hot Pepper Malvasia di Candia

Malvasia di Candia

Balanced and rich

100 points

for an additional two years in casks that were previously used to mature Oloroso Sherry

Good length

Barrell Bourbon Batch 018 Hot Pepper Malvasia di CandiaAppearance: Wildflower honey with brassy highlights. Nose: Opens rich and fruity, on orange liqueur and maraschino syrup, with underpinnings of cardamom, juniper, and incense. With air, a note of sweet vermouth arrives then evolves into concord grape jam and mint shisha. Slowly, exotic notes of papaya, finger lime, and gooseberry lift above the milieu. Palate: The flavor of wildflower honey joins the orange liqueur and sweet vermouth from the nose but