Habitation Saint Etienne 2005 Highland Finish 44% 500ml bolgheri-doc with fine balance between fruit

with fine balance between fruit and structure

Worth considering

crunchy tannins and moderate oak flavor

Cap management was exclusively pumping over twice daily to wet the cap and minimise over extraction

The Cellar Master

Habitation Saint Etienne 2005 Highland Finish 44% 500ml bolgheri-doc with fine balance between fruitAfter 6 years aging in oak barrels in the great tradition of aged HSE rum, this vintage agricole rum has spent an additional 12 months maturing in Highland Single Malt whisky barrels. The initial bouquet opens with menthol aromas which give way to white flesh fruit. Swirling awakens subtle hints of green almond and orange blossom. The flavours refreshing attack allows notes of smoked oats, nectarines, mint humbugs and spices typical of aged rhum to