SCAPA Skiren

Nose : fresh and powerful. With great precision, the initial nose unveils candied lemon, nutmeg, pears and Mirabelle plums. There is also a considerable amount of salt. The mid-palate is remarkably malty with notes of patisserie (cake, brioche). It then becomes increasingly floral (lilac, iris) before medicinal notes (balm, tincture of iodine) cover the aromatic palette.

Palate : mellow, balanced. The medicinal character of the nose is literally shattered. Notes of vanilla, chocolate and orange blossom now come to the forefront. Once aerated, red (redcurrant, strawberry) and exotic (passion fruit, mango) fruit give it a few Irish notes. It then becomes increasingly aniseedy and herbaceous (sage, tarragon).

Overall : long, soft. Silky tannins cover the palate with a fine layer of praline and oak. It then regains its freshness with notes of mint and honey (acacia, lavender). The retro-olfaction is voluptuous (coffee éclairs, mocha). Extremely fruity, the empty glass nonetheless maintains traces of camphor and tiger balm.