Fox & Oden Small Batch No. 2024, New Charred Oak Cask, Batch No. 19, 2024, 49.5%

Fig is the clearest fruit detail, set against butterscotch and nutmeg on the nose. The emphasis shifts on the palate to smooth salted caramel and smoky charred oak, with leather and warm baking spices adding a drier, more savoury counterpoint. That contrast gives the fruit a distinct place without making it the whole story. The lingering finish continues the oak, spice, leather and tobacco notes, so this leans more toward char and savoury depth than fruit-led brightness.

Reviewed by teacupkoi

Nose

Butterscotch, Fig, Nutmeg

Palate

Smooth salted caramel, Smoky charred oak, Leather, Warm baking spices, A hint of tobacco

Finish

Lingering smoky charred oak, Leather, Baking spice, Tobacco