"Brilliant amber color. Penetratingly spicy, almond paste nose. A round entry leads to a sweet, frosting-like, somewhat syrupy, full-bodied palate with sharply focused crushed hazelnut and toasted almond nut flavors and a hint of spices and dried fruit. Finishes gently with the toasted qualities prominent." —Beverage Testing Institute
"The marzipan aroma is huge, wafting off the glass when it is still an arm's length away. The big, sticky-sweet almond and hazelnut flavor is overwhelming at first, but pulls back quickly, leaving just a delicate whisper of nuts and orange on the finish. Beyond the glass, this would be a great addition to baked goods or spooned over fruit or ice cream." —Kara Newman, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Gold, 2002 International Review of Spirits |