Benguela Cove Collage 2023 Hazendal with a subtle tarry aftertaste

with a subtle tarry aftertaste

The 12th edition (2018) of the Parker’s Heritage Collection from Heaven Hill distillery is this 7yo Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey which was finished for four months in a barrel that had previously held French orange curacao liqueur

Palate: Rich taste combining the smooth taste of coffee balanced perfectly with bitter cacao and savoury sea salt

the older of the two Nikka distilleries

and American oak (≈20% new)

Benguela Cove Collage 2023 Hazendal with a subtle tarry aftertasteThe Benguela Cove Collage 2023 is a harmonious red blend of 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Petit Verdot, 15% Merlot, 12% Malbec and 5% Cabernet Franc. The grapes were hand picked from estate vineyards situated on southeast and southwest facing slopes, with predominantly weathered shale and iron laterites, high calcium content soils. A beneficial diurnal range aids in even ripening and complexity. Post harvest, varietals and vineyard blocks were vinified