Nose: A hint of apple blossom, summer fruits and ripe pears. Aromas of oak, generous creamy vanilla and hints of malt.

Mouth: Refined and balanced, with sweet hints of cotton candy and generous vanilla and oak.

Finish: Long and flavorful, with sweet oak notes.

Nose: Viney, nutty, astringent and austere. Notes of old bookstore, cocoa and black coffee. A light touch of pine and 'old sherry'-style resin.

Mouth: Nutty notes, dominated by Oloroso. There's a hint of bitterness, like that of a hopped beer. Malty but very fresh despite the sherry.

Finish: Long and tannic.

Nose: Notes of oak, caramel and Sherry. Taste: Complex, with spice, smoke, dried fruit and a hint of dark chocolate. Finish: Long and rich.

Nose: Sweet and clean, honeyed, fruity, caramel tart and tart apricots. Slight minty freshness followed by smoky notes.

Mouth: Honeyed, sweet, rich with a lovely texture. Spicy with gingerbread, mint chocolate and sweet smoke.

Finish: Persistent, smooth, malty. sweet.