The Schtick: Produced primarily from Ugni Blanc, this release nods to a distillation date of 1970 and therefore would be about 50 years old (if not a schmidge more) – bottled at 46.3% ABV and released in 2023 (or so) – Through The Grapevine is well regarded and this pour has big shoes to fill.
Disclosure: None
Distiller: Fradon
Bottler: Through The Grapevine
Brand: Through The Grapevine
Selection: None – General Release
ABV: 46.6% ABV
Age: Lot 70 – 53yr Implied
Nose: Gorgeous apple, white grape, pear on the nose, light cinnamon spice, some pepper, light ginger, soft wood and sweet caramels.
Taste: Rich on the palate, caramel and honey, sweet apple crisp, cinnamon, pear and blackberry. Fresh, crisp, acidic, balanced and fruit driven with light butterscotch and brûlée in the background.
Finish: Long finish, pleasant oak, sweet cream, white grape, blackberry and dates.
Overall: Lovely pour, gorgeous complexity and lots of great character here.
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Rank: 7
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