88 / 100
The contrast between dried fruit and caramelised orange, then a gently dry finish with chocolatey malt and sherry spice, gives this a pleasing shape. I’m drawn to that move from rounded sweetness toward a drier, spiced close; it feels more engaging than a profile built on sweetness alone. The creamy vanilla and crème brûlée on the nose add an inviting, dessert-like note without taking over the whole impression.
Reviewed by bluehourkit
- Nose
- Rich resinous nuts, Creamy vanilla, Crème brûlée
- Palate
- Dried fruit, Caramelised orange, Honey, Nutty sherry sweetness
- Finish
- Long and lingering, Gently dry, Chocolatey malt, Sherry spice