Friday, March 10, 2023 - (SYP) Slow-ox for 8 hours
It showed noticeably more fruit aromas than the '96 with a hint of tobacco. More concentrated flavours too. With some air, it evolved to show notes of spices, dark berries and a whiff of sweet dates. It became rounder and more balanced in the mouth with a slightly dry finish. This felt the darkest among the trio ('86, '87 & '96) with a core of graphite.