- Nose
- A curious opening gambit of boiled greens, fresh-cut grass, and a flicker of sharp citrus that dances alongside soft, creamy vanilla, with a teasing suggestion of sulphur. Also notes of vibrant lemon zest, fresh green herbs, caramel, pepper, nutmeg, shortbread biscuits, sugar cookies, pound cake, apricots, molasses, fragrant oak, resinous character, potpourri, butterscotch, and crème anglaise. [2, 4, 5, 10]
- Palate
- Malty sweetness, rich and inviting, followed by a surge of peppery spice. Fleshy and full, with a delicate drizzling of honey. Bold, complex, and immaculately balanced. Notes of malt, caramel, pears, tropical fruit like pineapple and starfruit, with a bourbon cask influence and buttery quality. Hot, tangy, sweet, with oranges and cinnamon. Good barley sugar sweetness with dried peels, mixed fruits, and marzipan. [2, 3, 4, 5]
- Finish
- Long, lingering, and captivating. Malted barley sweetness carries on with a spicy kick and a measured touch of bitterness. Notes of waxiness, pears, caramel, shortbread, and a touch of salt. Long and punchy with a fiery oak. [2, 3, 4, 5]