Cask No. 112.128

Papassini

$175

For those who are not familiar, Papassini is a Sardinian cookie filled with spices and raisins. Maturation in Bodega Ximenez-Spiñola’s PX barrique frames the distillate perfectly and clearly inspired our Tasting Panel to enjoy some Italian Christmas cookies in the glass.

Flavour Profile:

Deep Rich & Dried Fruits
Age:

15 years
Region:

Highland, Southern
Cask:

First-fill PX ex-Bodega barrique
ABV:

56.9%
Distilled Date:

March 30, 2009
USA Allocation:

72
VOL:

700mL

Tasting Panel Notes

We started off by dipping warm panettone in madeira, with a side of brandy snaps stuffed with aromatic orange fondant. Like the nose, the palate was rich and sweet with a texture to match. A touch of paprika and cappuccino followed. Water stirred a glass of spiced cola with fennel and a stick of marzipan, and we could taste Sardinian papassini biscuits, glacé cherries and blackcurrant syrup. After 12 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead, we transferred this to a first fill ex-bodega PX barrique for the remainder of its maturation.