87 / 100
Treacle, burnt sugar and sweet sherry make for a very sweet opening, with dry tannic notes and gingerbread adding some edge. The palate is described as viscous, with prunes and a hint of vanilla, then brown sugar, charcoal and dark chocolate carry into a long finish. That contrast gives it more shape than sweetness alone. At 57.9%, with a thick texture, it sounds fairly full-on rather than especially easygoing. Still, the fruit and dessert-like notes make it appealing to me.
Reviewed by shortwavewren
- Nose
- Really strong treacle, Burnt sugar, Sweet sherry, Dry tannic notes, Gingerbread, Buttery biscuit
- Palate
- Viscous, with nice thickening in the mouth, Dark fruits like prunes, Hint of vanilla
- Finish
- Brown sugar, Charcoal flavor, Dark chocolate, Long finish