100/100 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
"The 2016 Cheval Blanc is blended of 59.5% Merlot, 37.2% Cabernet Franc and 3.3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet-purple in color, the nose is incredibly youthful yet not so shy as some other 2016s at this stage, giving wonderfully intense scents of red currants, black cherries, wild blueberries and violets with nuances of star anise, cinnamon stick, rose hip tea, cigar box and wood smoke plus a touch of beef drippings. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has jaw-dropping elegance and depth, offering up layer upon layer of fragrant red and black fruits plus an extraordinary array of mineral sparks, supported by a rock-solid grainy texture, finishing with epic persistence and an edifying perfume. This is a very different style from the rich, opulently hedonic 2015, yet this wonderfully fragrant, beautifully poised and intellectually compelling 2016 is equally extraordinary."

Nose: Rich honey aromas combine with sweet lime zest and vanilla.
Taste: Subtle apple notes lead to a hint of fudge. Sweet flavours of honeydew melon and lemon are accompanied by soft white pepper.
Finish: Medium bodied finish, smooth with toasted oak.

Description
Gordon & Macphail describe this new range as 'Always non-chill-filtered, these single cask and small batch expressions offer an ever-changing collection of unique perspectives on distilleries' own bottlings.' This is from refill American hogshead distilled in 1988 and bottled on 16th December 2020 producing 207 bottles.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Crystallised violets and coconut aromas give way to hints of cured meat.
Taste: Sweet red apple flavours combine with banana and citrus zest.
Finish: A medium-bodied finish with lingering fruit and smoke.

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