1st Serie - Nine Leaves White - Last Drops is the last spirit bottled before the distillery's final closure. A delicious combination of power and delicacy, this expression stands out for its oxidative character and aromas of fresh cane. The nose is rich and dense, revealing notes of honey, cane sugar, rose, and apricot, in a highly concentrated palette that lingers with notes of anise and menthol, with a layer of licorice on the finish. The palate is lively and rounded, becoming creamier as it reveals notes of fresh cane juice, lemon, and fermentation mash, with medicinal and mustard nuances gradually developing. The finish is energetic and persistent, increasingly reminiscent of sugarcane. - Nine Leaves 2017 ex-Bourbon Cask Small Batch: On the nose, the ex-Bourbon version is refined and ethereal, supported by notes of sandalwood and eucalyptus, with an aromatic palette that opens with tropical fruit, toasted nuances, and praline, and evolves into floral aromas of brown sugar and marshmallow. The palate is direct and clear, with harmoniously combined notes of coconut, mandarin, apricot, and toffee that evolve into more vegetal notes of ripe sugar cane and pepper. The finish is refined and persistent, with cane honey gradually enveloping the taste buds; a sensation of richness that is quickly counterbalanced by spicier notes of lemon, orange, and apricot. The retronasal aroma combines vanilla, licorice, and delicate vegetal notes of tobacco. - Nine Leaves 2017 ex-Russian Cask Small Batch: The release, aged in Russian oak , has a full and supple nose, with hints of fruit and honey, and medicinal, empyreumatic notes that gradually evolve into more vinous and fibrous nuances. The palate is lively, with a rich flavor palette of herbaceous notes of cut hay and alfalfa, gradually fading into creamy vanilla and salt. The finish is smooth and persistent, with an undercurrent of bitter chocolate that explodes with aromas of brown sugar. The dense retronasal aroma reveals vanilla and ginseng root. - Nine Leaves 2016 ex-American Oak Single Cask #7: Has a rich and intoxicating nose, with hints of iris, grapefruit, walnut, and vanilla opening the scene, before becoming fruitier, fresher, and more medicinal. The palate is bold and powerful, brimming with energy and notes of lemon and honey, with brown sugar delicately coating the tongue, a pleasant freshness enhanced by nuances of aromatic herbs. The finish is lingering, revealing the tropical richness of lime, yellow kiwi, banana, and coconut. The retronasal nose, deliciously vanilla-like, adds a dusting of sweet spices. - Nine Leaves 2014 ex-American Oak Single Cask #5: Single Cask #5 presents a refined nose, revealing aromas of pepper, tropical fruit, yogurt, sugarcane fiber, ginger, and ground coconut, in a triumph of ripeness and freshness. Left to breathe, it releases nuances of arnica, camphor, smoked lard, and curry. The palate is clean and lively, with an aromatic palette that paints the clear picture of a premium bourbon, rich with notes of orange zest, pumpkin, and cane honey. The finish is full and lingering, transitioning effortlessly into nuances of honey, spice, and chocolate. On the retronasal nose, fermented cane juice appears alongside gentian root and salted caramel. 2nd Serie - Nine Leaves 2017 8 y.o. Ex-Wente Red Single Cask #15 60°: Aged for 8 years in a barrel that previously held red wine from the Wente Estate in California's Livermore Valley , this single cask is distinguished by an aromatic profile reminiscent of Scottish single malts. On the nose, it is powerful, with hints of oak, clove, and cocoa, gradually evolving into vanilla, resin, acacia honey, and then honeysuckle and fig. The palate is lively, rich with notes of pepper, pear, brown sugar, crème brûlée, and more mentholated accents. The finish is long and velvety, evocative of a Highland single malt, with tropical, herbaceous, and creamy nuances. - Nine Leaves 2018 7 y.o. Ex-Armagnac Small Batch: The result of an assembly of three 300-litre barrels that previously contained Armagnac , this 7-year-old small batch expresses all the complexity of a distillate of exceptional purity. On the nose, it is refined and airy, with hints of pineapple, cloves, and lemon, which evolve into brown sugar, vanilla, and eucalyptus. The palate is elegant, rich with notes of lemon, pear, cut hay, and a hint of cane syrup. The finish is delicate and persistent, scented with pineapple, with an aftertaste of honey, menthol, and lemon balm. - Nine Leaves 2018 7 y.o. Spanish Oak Single Cask #51 59°: Aged for 7 years in a single cask of Spanish oak, this rum has an original and vibrant aromatic profile. The nose is deep and surprising, with medicinal notes of cardamom, saffron, blood orange, mango, lava, walnuts, and chestnuts, which evolve over time towards nuances of fig, incense, cocoa powder, and Havana cigar. The palate is rich with initial notes of pine resin, burnt cane sugar, camphor, and asphalt, which gradually become saline and mineral, with hints of licorice, earth, and curry. The finish is dense and full-bodied, scented with licorice, sandalwood, and incense, with a cardamom tea aftertaste. - Nine Leaves 2020 5 y.o. Ex-Sherry PX Cask #21 60°: Aged for 5 years in a single cask of Pedro Ximénez sherry, this rum stands out for its extraordinary depth of expression. On the palate, it is rich and deep, with hints of balsam, chocolate, ginger, cinnamon, and iris that evolve into nuances of orange, honey, and undergrowth. The palate is lively, rich with fibrous and empyreumatic notes, yet fruity and honeyed, which over time reveal bitter orange marmalade, quince, and vanilla. The finish is smooth, enhanced by the influence of Pedro Ximénez. - Nine Leaves 2020 5 y.o. Ex-Sherry PX Small Batch 59°: This small batch is made from two 400-litre barrels that previously contained sherry made from Pedro Ximénez grapes, aged for 5 years. The nose is refined and deep, with hints of cocoa, ginger, and apricot that evolve into beeswax, oak, and varnish. The palate is generous, rich with notes of orange, peach, dried fruit, cardamom, vanilla, and a touch of coconut milk. The finish is elegant and smooth, with nuances of sugarcane, lavender, ginger, and kumquat, harmonizing with verbena, chamomile, and licorice.