Miyagikyo 20years old Single Malt Whisky (50%) 1988 (Gift box)

Miyagikyo 20years old Single Malt Whisky (50%) 1988 (Gift box)

superb concentration

fine tannins

Here too the middle weight flavors possess a highly seductive texture thanks to the velvety mouth feel that continues onto the serious

all wrapped in bitter cherry pit-inflected

Another perfect wine from Ann Colgin and her winemaking team is the 2013 IX Proprietary Red Estate

an aroma of pen ink

Cut from the same mold as other Cuvee Madames

While there is no bricking yet in evidence it probably will not be much longer before there is

There is very good richness and volume to the sleekly muscular middle weight flavors that possess just enough minerality to notice

muscular and very serious

Asian-style tea

Mugnier made first-rate '98s and the Amoureuses is one of the clear successes of the vintage with its higly expressive and wonderfully complex nose that has gone secondary yet remains quite fresh