87 / 100
Dark marmalade and sour cherries give the richer chocolate-and-vanilla notes a welcome point of lift; that contrast is the part that catches my interest. Toasted granary bread and woody spices add a grounded edge, while the long, smooth oak-and-spice finish sounds measured. It leans toward deep, sweet fruit rather than a crisp, fresh style, but the notes are specific enough to make that character easy to picture.
Reviewed by saltair kettle
- Nose
- Toasted granary bread, Dark marmalade, Dark chilli chocolate, Woody spices, Caramel and vanilla, Dried fruits
- Palate
- Dark marmalade, Bitter dark chocolate, Sour cherries, Oak spices, Vanilla, honey and dried fruits
- Finish
- Long, smooth oak and spice, Sweet, nutty exotic fruit aftertaste