Holden Manz Big G, Franschhoek, South Africa, 2016

This is, far and away, the best expression of Big G ever produced by Holden Manz. Aromas of graphite, oh so much graphite, define the perfume alongside cassis, blueberries, lavender, black pepper, new leather and menthol.

The palate is silky and sumptuous in equal measure with the 15% abv effortlessly disguised amongst black cherry jam, black olive tapenade and blackcurrant compote on slate.