Quarles Harris 10 Year Tawny

[John M.]

I was down in Florida for a week and picked up a QH 10 Year, bottled 2016 as well as a 2012 Taylor LBV. I've had QH10 a few times before and consistently rated it in the 85-88 range and never that impressed. We were drinking very casually and I did not take any great notes, but this came off much better than I remembered. Nose was a little spicy, with the flavor profile of walnuts, pralines with a nice finish that offers up a note of maple. Moderate viscosity. It was served chilled and really delightful---I give it 89 Points. Obviously this is a new blend, being bottled in 2016. Maybe they upped their game---looking for another. As to the Taylor LBV, very enjoyable. Took no notes day one, and by the next day it was gone (I think my son is getting hooked).