Martini Spirito 1863

Product of: Italy

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Launched November 2012, Spirito draws from Martini’s knowledge of infusing and distilling botanicals. Described as having a “masculine taste” it is flavoured with Lapsang Souchong tea, Artemisia Absinthium, vanilla, Quercus Alba oakwood, Cubeb Pepper and Grains Of Paradise.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 24/11/2012

Appearance:

Clear deep golden with burnished gold highlights.

Aroma:

Strongly oaked nose (hot sawn wood and pencil shavings) with faint smoky Lapsang Souchong tea, vanilla and thyme.

Taste:

Astringent oaky bitterness and smoky tea tannins partially balanced by sweet vanilla with barky notes and aggressive cracked black pepper attacking spice.

Aftertaste:

Strangely pleasing vanilla and spice with lingering bitter smokiness.