Overeem Port Cask Matured #26

A soft wadding of port gently prods the senses producing a nose like a tincture from the hedgerows: redcurrant raspberry hawthorn elderberry and fresh grassy notes with an accompaniment of waxed thornproof jackets star anise cardamom and muted cloves. After maturation in 100-liter French oak quarter casks the mouthfeel is thinner than expected. It’s like sinking your teeth into a slice of watermelon. There’s raspberry Kola Kubes and a touch of bitterness before a sticky finish. £140