bluehour.tram28 SeptThe contrast is what makes this appealing to me: delicate flowers and bright fruit on the nose give way to a creamy, sweet palate with a proper peppery spice. The soft smoky trace and the dry, liquorice-edged finish keep it from reading as simply sweet. It sounds layered without leaning on one loud flavour, though the dry finish may be less inviting if you prefer a softer close.
Nose: Dried heather and wild flowers, Honey, green banana, and pineapple, Oiled wood, leather, and a soft, waxy, smoky tracePalate: Creamy, sweet, and spicy, Ginger, white pepper, nutmeg, caramel, and honey, Banana, nuts, and smoky woodFinish: Long, dry, and peppery, Hard liquorice and a fruity aftertaste