1970 Sandeman
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Re: THRA Bottle, 26 Aug 09
Sandeman 1970.
Quite dark. Fairly direct on the nose, with a little bit of heat. Slightly different in the mouth, with a syruppy sugar being more obvious, although quite a bit of resultant heat.
Tasting the remains (kept in an air-tight sample jar) a few days later, the nose has been a bit spoilt by some taint which I didn’t notice at first; it’s also present at the end of the palate. However, it is still very drinkable. The roundness in the mouth is perhaps accented by a little violets and the heat is sufficient to make it warming in an attractive way without being overpowering.
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Quite dark. Fairly direct on the nose, with a little bit of heat. Slightly different in the mouth, with a syruppy sugar being more obvious, although quite a bit of resultant heat.
Tasting the remains (kept in an air-tight sample jar) a few days later, the nose has been a bit spoilt by some taint which I didn’t notice at first; it’s also present at the end of the palate. However, it is still very drinkable. The roundness in the mouth is perhaps accented by a little violets and the heat is sufficient to make it warming in an attractive way without being overpowering.
Sandeman is one shipper I feel I ought to drink more of...
Re: 1970 Sandeman
Light colour for its age - slightly browning. Small amount of heat on the nose. Mid weight with decayed red fruits. A nice glass of port but starting to go down hill.
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Re: 1970 Sandeman
Pale red centre, light orange on the rim. Sweet, candied cherry on the nose. Quite light weight on impact, thin and light in flavour. The mid-palate does develop some nice juniper nuances. Big aftertaste, good long length. Enjoyable enough. 85/100/ Drunk 26 August 2009.
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Re: 1970 Sandeman
Translucent red fading to pink, nosing of cherry. In the mouth much heat, tizer cherry fruit, with strawberry and artificial sugar.