2011 La Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva Rioja [JS96][D95][JG95][WA94][V94] Irish Whiskey woody smokiness of Demerara rum

woody smokiness of Demerara rum from Guyana with funky Jamaican rum and lush

and yet the Cerretta is not quite as imposing as its siblings in this range

Maturation in 20% new French oak barrels adds a welcome layer of spiced vanilla to the fruit

spiced orange

Intense on the nose with notes of ripe red fruit

2011 La Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva Rioja [JS96][D95][JG95][WA94][V94] Irish Whiskey woody smokiness of Demerara rumroducer: La Rioja Alta S. A. Region: Rioja, Spain Varietal: Tempranillo Year: 2011 James Suckling, 96 Points "Lovely dried red fruit, such as plums with just a hint of prunes. Cedar, walnut and leather undertones. Full bodied with lots of fruit, considering its age, as well as hints of smoke, tobacco, bark and black tea. Some balsamic at the finish. Traditionally styled with lovely results. Drink or hold." Decanter, 95 Points "Surely one of the