Rioja Faustino 2001
musty, mushroom nose
animal embalmed in salt
wild game hanging in the attic
eastern spices
cloves cinnamon
moist body of a belabored horse
bleeding
sickly sweet vanilla
and savage chocolates


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glendronach 15 year old
easily drowned by water
needs to be opened and kept for 3+ months
otherwise strong solvent
but properly aged
rich nose
cream sherried raisins
rum confectionary
sour citrus arrival
complex blend
of bright coffee
and dark chocolate
alternating with figs
rock salt
bits of smoke
enveloping
black dessert finish.