Bottled 2010     Oloroso Sherry Reserve     Around $180 on release

(Members: This was "Vazilek" in the Highlander meeting) 

Nose:  Great nose with oak and light sherry.

Palate:  Sweet with tropical fruit.  Water brings out the richness.

Finish: Light sherry.

B/B+

N: Maraschino cherries, fresh cut fruits

P: Floral, bright candy fruits (apple and watermelon jolly ranchers)

F: Candied that faded too quickly

I noticed this got better as I went back to it from time to time after it had been sitting out.  B/B+

n: Autumn in a greenhouse. Apple rinds.

p:  Old rubber ban, spearmint, orange bitters, funk on the finish

B/B+

n: buttered oak, plums, rhubarb. Malt and un-ripe mango.

t: very heathery/floral with an herbal tinge and green apple sauce. Middle has an unusal watermelon pink candy taste with fresh chamomile tea. Finish is floral and sweet (apricots) with a very light sherry cask influence.

A memorable and tasty scotch with a nice summer harvest aspect to it. The malt grows as you sip this.  [B+/B]