The Nectar Savanna The Nectar Of The Daily Drams Reunion 2018 5yr 61,25%

"Having previously had the S.B.S Savanna in my glass, which was a divisive taste, I have to try this one again in peace. I still have a strange aftertaste in my mouth, but this one is a lot better in taste, but not necessarily an ÜberSavanna either."

"Opens sweet and lightly fruity on the nose with apricot puree, candied and dried fruits, plus a hint of Mandarine Napoléon. Underneath the playful sugars dwell subtle layers of bitter chocolate, grated ginger and rose petals. Sounds exciting, but unfortunately it’s much too mellow. The palate is very compact in flavours; sweet, dark and bitter. White of coconut, again dried fruits, more Mandarine Napoléon and some malic acid to finish off the fruity notes. Then fiery with spices such as ginger and pepper (but also simply fiery because the alcohol has not been integrated well). It finishes in a tail of dark chocolate, overly steeped black tea and crushed mint; quite short. Upon opening I did not enjoy this bottling as much as I expected to. Flat, and with too much of an alcohol sting. Certainly because I remembered the previous Nectar Savanna 4yo fondly. I decided to let it sit for a few months, with a third of a liter of air in the bottle, and airing out my pour for another hour before reviewing. Unfortunately to no avail."