TEN CANE 17 ans 2008 Bourbon Barrel Velier

Nose : Fresh, pulpy. Unfolding a complex rancio marked by notes of apricot kernel, currants, dried apricot, cherry in brandy, roasted tropical fruits (banana, mango), mustard seed, and curry, the aromatic profile becomes, with aeration, more chocolatey, powdery (ginger), and heady (iris, lily).

Appearance : cuivre orangé.

Palate : Lively, vibrant. Anchored by a backbone of candied ginger, salted butter caramel, and tiger balm, the flavour profile gradually reveals notes of bitter orange, walnut, cane sugar, cocoa powder, dried fruits (date, hazelnut), and turmeric.

Overall : Rich, velvety. Rooty (ginseng), heady (ylang-ylang), and praline-like, it also unveils balsamic (cedar) and saline notes. Echoing the beautiful rancio found on the nose, the retro-olfaction alternates between apricot, chocolate, and spice (cardamom). The empty glass reveals liquorice and precious oak (fine-grain oak).