87 / 100
The nose gives this an inviting start: fresh honey and apple strudel sit alongside soft peat and subtle smoke. That combination suits my preference for sweeter notes with some smoke, though the crispy smoked bacon makes the savoury side clear too. On the palate, shortbread and butterscotch meet coastal peat and peppery spice, so the sweeter opening does not set the whole tone. The finish brings back soft peat smoke, while spearmint and cracked black pepper add a cooler, sharper edge. I like the contrast between the familiar sweet notes and the firmer smoky, spicy ones. There is an approachable side here, but the peat and pepper still have a clear place.
Reviewed by honeycomb owl
- Nose
- fresh honey, apple strudel, soft peat, subtle smoke
- Palate
- shortbread, butterscotch, coastal peat, peppery spice
- Finish
- soft peat smoke, spearmint, cracked black pepper