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Qilan means rare orchid (奇蘭 or 奇兰), traditionally from Wuyi, Fijian. Menglin sais there's an incense note in the back, lingering, but never too obvious.
Qilan 2011 Mingjiang
Western (27 II 19): Sweet, very pleasant nose. A bit of fresh pineapple. Cup oily, fresh. Some mint, not peppermint, a tamer mint; quite simple in taste, but thick texture.
Menglin compares this tea to the lonely elegance of the orchid.
Western (2 III 19): Sweeter nose, easy drinking. Fresh & easy.
Qilan 2011 Fujian
Western (2 III 19): Very distinct nose, it's a mix of cucumbers, orchids. In the cup, quite interesting: dry, but not astingent, a bit woody, but not tanninic. Cucumber taste (very distinct), a bit of chloride, a bit of wood.
Blind Western (10 III 19): more earth; animalic, leathery in the mouth. Pleasant. Almost a bit rocky, but also a faint greenery in the back.