84 / 100
Vanilla and spice give this a clear centre, while roasted grain and ripe apricot and peach add contrast to the sweetness on the nose. On the palate, vanilla and oak spice sit alongside sweet muesli bars, fruits and oatmeal. That combination appeals to my taste, particularly where the grain notes give the sweeter flavours something to play against. The palate is described as powerful and aromatic, though, so it may be more assertive than I usually prefer. The spicy aftertaste and light sweetness keep that contrast going through the finish. There is plenty here to hold my interest, even if I would lean toward a little more restraint on the palate.
Reviewed by honeycomb.tram
- Nose
- spice and sweetness, vanilla, roasted grain, ripe apricot and peach
- Palate
- powerful and aromatic, vanilla and oak spice, sweet muesli bars with fruits and oatmeal
- Finish
- spicy aftertaste, light sweetness