Appearance: Clear, deep golden. Aroma: Fruity Christmas cake with sherry, nuts and almondy marzipan. Taste: Fruity and spicy Christmas cake with a touch of Christmas pudding, sherry, cinnamon and star anise. Aftertaste: Very long, spicy dried fruit and bitter chocolate. Score – 5 Stars (out of 5). (diffordsguide.com, Oct. 9, 2013)