Castarede XO A 20 yrs 40% 700ml sss with soft tannins and a

with soft tannins and a finish that leaves a refined impression on the palate

and Laballe’s fabulous examples are loaded with personality

It has beautiful freshness on the palate

blackberry

turmeric and galangal brought in for a spicy counterpoint to the fruit's sweet aromatics

Castarede XO A 20 yrs 40% 700ml sss with soft tannins and aDeep polished copper mahogany colour is bright and shows ideal clarity. Gradually builds, issuing a mild nose prickle as it releases vanilla, mocha and date to open. Returning 5 8 minutes later finds the accent shifted towards mocha, brown sugar and brittle toffee apple. Clean, fresh, concentrated and beautifully balanced, it offers semi sweet flavours of coffee, cocoa and prunes; hints of black pepper accentuate towards the finish delivering a