Hanyu 7 of Spades 1990 Cognac cask

Aged exclusively in cognac casks here is Hanyu again showing its thick earth-rooted solidity even to the extent of some rootier elements showing. That said on the nose some water brings out jasmine frangipani and mace with a light buttery note. It’s very spicy on the tongue: nutmeg mixed with bitter roots but as with the Ace of Clubs water just increases dryness. A bit too rigid for me. ¥14000