93
Score
Hirsch Small Batch Reserve, 25 year old, 43.4%
Price: $270.00 ● Issue: Summer 2009 ● Reviewer: John Hansell
Wonderfully complex on the nose and palate with great depth; plus, the oak is kept in check. Notes of molasses, graham cracker, Earl Grey tea, spring flowers, nougat, evergreen, warming cinnamon, and subtle tropical fruit, leading to a polished oak, charcoal-tinged finish. Very well done! The clear winner in this trio.