88 / 100
The appeal here is the contrast: an earthy, leathery nose with subtle waxiness, followed by piquant fruit on the palate. That gives the character a savoury side without pushing the fruit out of view, and the palate is described as well-composed. I find that balance more engaging than a straightforward fruit-led character. The notes give the nose and palate distinct roles without suggesting that either one overwhelms the other.
Reviewed by ShortwaveRover
- Nose
- Earthy, Elegantly meaty, Leathery, Subtly waxy
- Palate
- Well-composed, Bristling with piquant fruits
- Finish
- Previously matured in a bourbon hogshead