Mars Iwai Tradition Yamanashi Wine Cask-Finished

This carmine dram has a soft mellow nose of raisin earthy red wine notes wet slate prune flesh stewed rhubarb caramelized brown sugar and maple syrup. It’s fruity rather than sweet on the palate but it seems held back at 40% ABV without a heavier mouthfeel showing date red plum sultana fudge red velvet cake brown sugar and peppery spice with a raspberry and spice finish.