87 / 100
the freshly cut herbs on the palate and rooibos tea in the finish give this a detail i like, without taking it away from its darker, fruit-and-coffee character. there’s a clear contrast between sweet dates and dried fruit and the dry, oaky finish. It sounds rich and warming, though the dryness and spice seem to keep it from being an especially soft or gentle style.
Reviewed by saltair_notebook
- Nose
- Spiced honey, Sweet raisins and sultanas, Soft coffee notes, Hint of orange
- Palate
- Freshly cut herbs, Ginger and cinnamon bite, Rich stewed and dried fruits, Earthy nuttiness of classic aged oak
- Finish
- Rooibos tea, Dark chocolate, Candied orange peel, Very long, complex and dry