NV Dow Tawny 20YO (Bottled 2022)
Posted: 20:32 Fri 08 Nov 2024
Think this is rarely seen & I've not tasted it before. Is it generally sold in the UK?
This bottle ("Bottled 2022") supplied as part of a Matriarca case, so hopefully has come direct from Symington stocks.
Opened (T-stopper) & poured...
Maybe 40% opaque - possibly lighter than anticipated - beautiful clear red mahogany shade.
Nose isn't overly complex, but pleasant nonetheless. No obvious fruit, definitely some wood and leather.
Palate more forthcoming. Similar nose notes plus some complexity. Dried orange, fig, licorice. But alcohol tends to dominate and is a bit too forward. Very long. Quite dry.
Good, not great, but very drinkable.
This bottle ("Bottled 2022") supplied as part of a Matriarca case, so hopefully has come direct from Symington stocks.
Opened (T-stopper) & poured...
Maybe 40% opaque - possibly lighter than anticipated - beautiful clear red mahogany shade.
Nose isn't overly complex, but pleasant nonetheless. No obvious fruit, definitely some wood and leather.
Palate more forthcoming. Similar nose notes plus some complexity. Dried orange, fig, licorice. But alcohol tends to dominate and is a bit too forward. Very long. Quite dry.
Good, not great, but very drinkable.