88 / 100
The sweet side has plenty to offer, from caramel and warming syrupy sweetness to rich currants and red fruit. What keeps it interesting is the dry, lightly smoky peat and drying dusty oak, which give that richness some contrast rather than letting it read as purely sugary. The long finish brings spice, fruit, and a touch of brine, making this a rounded, layered style of blend.
Reviewed by RainySoda
- Nose
- Soft peat smoke, Herbal notes, Fragrant red apples, Crème brûlée, Delicate oak, Cinnamon spice
- Palate
- Rich currants, Creamy mouthfeel, Caramel, Drying dusty oak, Dry lightly smoky peat, Warming syrupy sweetness
- Finish
- Long, smooth, slightly smoky, Spicy, Apples, nuts, tropical fruit, Cranberries, A touch of brine