86 / 100
The creamy vanilla and caramel give the fruit a softer edge, while the dry, warming oak spice keeps it from feeling too sweet. Soft oak on the finish is a welcome detail, and the long finish adds staying power.
Reviewed by birch.sparrow
- Nose
- Ripe apples and pears, Light vanilla and freshly sawn wood, Oak spice, raisins, blackberries, banana, chocolate hazelnuts, roasted almonds, and cinnamon
- Palate
- Full-bodied and spicy, Honey, cinnamon, caramel, cherries, raspberry jam, sweet melon, and lemon, Creamy vanilla, roasted oak, anise, and dark chocolate
- Finish
- Long-lasting and dry, with warming oak spice, Cinnamon, star anise, dried fruits, soft oak, caramel, and roasted nuts