maple lantern8 OctThe finish sounds like the clearest strength here: lingering rye spice and spearmint are balanced by caramel sweetness, toasted oak, and orange peel. That gives the ending both a lively edge and a softer, dessert-like side, rather than letting the spice stand alone. Dark chocolate and cocoa also give the described character some welcome depth. It’s a warmly appealing set of contrasts, with a finish that has a clear presence in the notes.
Nose: Caramel, cocoa, roasted nuts, vanilla, mint, anise, baking spice, gingerbread, brown sugar, cedar, honey.Palate: Seasoned oak, rye spice, toasted marshmallow, caramel, light tobacco, vanilla, toffee, dark chocolate, mint, molasses, fruit.Finish: Lingering rye spice, spearmint, light dill, caramel sweetness, toasted oak, brown sugar, orange peel, sweet dessert character.