honeycomb.sparrow23 SeptThe appeal here is the link between the sweet coffee-candy and chocolate notes and the more vegetal, floral side, with violet giving the palate a distinct contrast. Fruit appears across the nose and palate, while smoke stays elusive rather than taking over. The short, vegetal finish is the main limitation for me, though its coffee, apple and cereal notes give it a clear closing character. A thoughtful, slightly unconventional blend rather than a smoke-led one.
Nose: Polished wood, Nutmeg, Pear, Apple, Hazelnuts, Boiled chestnuts, Coffee candy, Milk chocolate, Red fruit cereal bar, Initial hint of solventPalate: Sweet opening, Coffee candy, Chocolate, Elusive hint of smoke, Prominent vegetal and floral notes, including violet, Fruit notesFinish: Short and vegetal, Coffee, Apple, Cereal, Slight smoke or smoked spice