Hmmm. Not overly sure which Signatory bottling this comes from....but I reckon it's the 1991 - 20 year old - Unchillfiltered. Distilled October 1st 1991 in a Sherry Butt until October 6th 2011.
Nose: Deliberate and self-assured. Sherry from the off with raisin and nut aromas. Chocolate fudge in there too. Opens to a more medicinal aroma - touches of swimming pool chlorine - ozone, that smell after the thunder-storm has passed.
Taste: Starts smooth with citrus and a touch of sweet marzipan then sharpens up a bit with a grassy, stalky nudge before swinging round with just a vague hint of saltiness to keep it all balanced.
Finish: There's a touch of Orange Tango and a suggestion of a rye-like bubble-gum with Coconut Bounty bars before a slight bitterness that keeps it from going too soft. Falls away fairly quickly at the end.
An interesting bottling that varies from the F&F - in some places lighter and not as full bodied.
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