88 / 100
The documented smoke is subtle, so this reads as fruit- and sherry-led rather than smoke-focused. “Unpeated” is the stated style, while the palate notes still describe a little smokiness. Ripe cherries and figs sit alongside toffee, dark chocolate and warm spice, with dried fruit, orange and tannins carrying into the finish. There is plenty of layered character here, though the smoke sounds more like a supporting detail than a defining feature.
Reviewed by ShortwaveRover
- Nose
- Rich fruits, Honeyed sweetness, Gentle spice, Dark chocolate, Toasted oak, Toffee, Vanilla, Ripe cherries, Figs, Citrus zest, Dark raspberry, Coffee, Leather, Old dusty book
- Palate
- Toffee, Vanilla, Ripe cherries, Figs, Citrus zest, Warm spice, Subtle smokiness, Dark chocolate, Molten lava cake with raspberry/strawberry syrup
- Finish
- Dried fruits, Rich malt, Gentle warmth, Oranges, Spices, Tannins