84 / 100
The oak seems more like a supporting thread than the main event: woody spice is noted on the nose, while oak appears in the finish. That sits reasonably well with the fruit, vanilla and caramel-led sweetness, though the description gives more space to those softer notes than to oak. The gentle smoke and pepper add a little counterweight, without making this sound especially oak-driven.
Reviewed by silver.postcard
- Nose
- Juicy apples and peaches, Creamy vanilla and butterscotch, Woody spice, A touch of woodsmoke
- Palate
- Sweet barley, caramel and toffee, Apricot, peach and vanilla custard, Soft spice and black pepper, A hint of smoke
- Finish
- Oak and sweet spice, Peppercorn heat and buttery fudge, Gentle smoke, Grilled stone fruits