Taylors Collection The Mallet Tawny Port NV

Amy Wislocki, Decanter Magazine writes "The Taylor’s Historical series is a collection of specially blended, cask-aged Ports presented in exclusive bespoke bottles inspired by historic bottle moulds. The Mallet is the third release in this limited edition series. It's a delicious tawny, with opulent butterscotch, dried fruit, coffee and raisin notes, long, spicy, warming and dense. The great acidity keeps it fresh. Enjoy at the end of a meal with nuts or blue cheese, or pair it with a chocolate or nut-based dessert."
The winery writes "Deep reddish-brown hue at the centre with a narrow brick coloured rim. The mature, opulent nose opens with a warm redolence of coffee, butterscotch and dried fruit, with notes of plum and raisin. Around this rich, mellow core are layers of spicy, woody and nutty aroma, as well as discreet floral scents, giving the wine an intricate, subtle and seductive complexity. On the palate it is round and dense, with a smooth silky texture. This combines with luscious toffee and preserved fruit flavours which continue into the long, warming finish. This wine is an impressive showcase of the traditional skills of cask ageing and blending, with each component beautifully integrated and bringing an extra dimension of aroma and flavour."