88 / 100
The finish is the clearest draw: long and smooth, with warmth and spice lingering alongside creamy toffee, dates and raisins. That gives the richer sweetness a lively counterpoint, rather than letting it settle into a single note. The nose’s stewed apples and nutmeg also set up a pleasing bridge to the palate’s fresh herbs, coffee and fruit. There’s enough contrast here to hold my interest, and the described finish makes this a warmly appealing dram on paper.
Reviewed by shortwave compass
- Nose
- Stewed apples, Golden syrup, Dried fruits, Creamy toffee, Vanilla, Spicy nutmeg
- Palate
- Malty, Fresh herbs, Coffee, Walnuts, Hints of pear and strawberries
- Finish
- Long and smooth, Lingering warmth and spice, Creamy toffee, Dates and raisins