1970’s Hine Vsop In Original Presentation Box romanian wines

1970’s Hine Vsop In Original Presentation Box romanian winesBlending 60% Grande Champagne with 40% Petite Champagne Cognacs, aged between six and 12 years, this is a recipe first introduced by Thomas Hine himself. NOSE Subtle notes of honey and white flowers start, followed by peaches in syrup, apricots and a prickle of spice. TASTE Juicy fruit pervades the palate with a lick of liquorice coming through. The lees that the wine is rested on gives a creamy impression that meets the notes of brioche and gentle

This is bottle 232

Gets then slightly resinous (pine needles) and vanilled (custard)

contains Bell’s Extra Special Scotch Whisky

which is oh-so perfect

with a wee saltiness right from the start

Nuts again

then a grassier phase (straight grass but also ‘dry salad’ -rocket and so on- or raw asparagus) and finally all things leathery and ‘globally phenolic’

with some porridge

Palate : Very complex and unctuous with jammy aromas

Nose: Malty with spice and fruit

this Blend is released by Highland Distillers

Very lively