Penfolds RWT Shiraz 2016 750ml bottle

What a dissapointment. Dark Name is typically a triumph and was trusting this would drive the mix into a Laphroaig PX bearing. Rather it just tastes like they blended a touch of lapsed sherry in with the mix. The smoke endures therefore and there is an awful wine like sharpness. All around a disgrace.

Nose: Daintily fruity oat a black out dash of smoke and traces of oak. Not all that much yet alright. Sense of taste: A delicate appearance of a generally oat character which builds up a warm pleasantness and fruity notes - orange and apricot chiefly. Finish: Short yet delicate and sweet until the end. This is an exceptional release re-building of the standard Dark Name that so the name says highlights sherry development. Precisely what is happening here is somewhat ambiguous be that as it may as the standard JW Dark additionally contains malts that are at any rate halfway sherry developed. The mark for this indicates Blair Athol Cardhu and Strathmill are in the formula however to the extent I know these are in the standard Dark Name in any case. Standard Dark Mark additionally contains some Caol Ila and I accept that it is available here too however perhaps in a diminished focus. So I get it would most precisely be depicted as a mix that is a slight variety to the standard Dark Name formula including a few ring-in malts that have more sherry development than is the standard for Dark Mark". Anyway that is somewhat indulgent so they just called it "Sherry Version". So how is it diverse in introduction? Well for me the nose was practically indistinguishable from the standard Dark Name - possibly somewhat more leafy foods contact less smoke however 95% the equivalent. In the event that you revealed to me it was standard Dark Mark from the nose alone I'd trust you. The sense of taste nonetheless is the place things change a reasonable piece. Standard Dark Mark is very even yet tends to be marginally "hard" and rakish when flawless - it's really a piece of its appeal. The Sherry Version anyway is exceptionally delicate and considerably more fruity with dried figs and dates and a smooth caramel toffee instead of the smoke. The completion is rounder and more extravagant than standard Dark Mark also. So is it better? No - it's a minor departure from a topic. Everything is recognizable but on the other hand it's unique. I'm giving it a similar score as the standard Dark Name and it merits attempting in the event that you can discover it on unique. "Normal" : 2.5 stars"