M&H APEX Cognac Cask

An earthy fruit explosion. Nose: Pears, Minerals, Raisins, Sultanas, Prunes, Coconuts, White Chocolate, Quince, Figs, Cherries, Grapefruit, Pineapples, Cookie Dough, Marshmallows, Lavender, Violets Palate: Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, Honey, Vanilla, Coconuts, Almonds, Mangoes, Quince, Pineapples, Lavender Finish: Sultanas, Pears, Honey, Vanilla, Raisins, Quince, Prunes, Toasted Oak, White Chocolate, Grapefruits, Hazlenuts, Almonds

Nose: Grapey, leathery, fruity, malty and nutty with light notes of cocoa, vanilla pod, baking spice and bubblegum. Palate: BAKING SPICE! Grapey sweetness, leather, nuts, dried fruit, cocoa, and some oak. Finish: Medium-Long -> Baking spice (clove and cinnamon heavy), orange peels, and a bit of vanilla and oak.

At a M&H tasting this was one of the highlights. Nice smell. Warming. Cognac comes through. Fills the mouth. Some alcoholburn so could use a drop of water.

Lots of burn, good flavor