87 / 100
This leans into smoke and soot from the start, with leather, pine resin and baked Brazil nuts adding depth. The palate sounds silkier than the nose suggests, balancing pepper with sweet barley malt and peppermint toffee. Smoked fish and that bittersweet, sooty finish keep it firmly on the bold side, so it seems less focused on easygoing comfort. The fresh, salty seaspray and herbal lift with a drop of water offer an appealing change of direction.
Reviewed by shortwavewren
- Nose
- Powerful smoke and soot, with supple leather, pine resin and baked Brazil nuts., With a drop of water, fresh salty seaspray and a bold herbal note emerge.
- Palate
- Silky, smooth and peppery, with sweet barley malt, peppermint toffee and gentle hints of smoked fish.
- Finish
- Long and tongue-tingling, with a bittersweet, sooty aftertaste.