Purchased from auction at Tennants. Pale orange, 10% opaque. Plastic and marzipan on the nose, delicate and interesting. Soft marzipan on the palate, with a little gentle orange-flavoured soapiness. Hot aftertaste, soapy finish. Elderly and frail, but very pleasant. 82/100. 8 hour decant.
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