84 / 100
There’s a clear, appealing thread from creamy vanilla and caramelised apple on the nose into richer vanilla custard and sweet spiced fruit on the palate. The oak seems central rather than merely a backdrop, carrying through to warm baking spice at the finish. I’m usually drawn to herbal or tea-like notes, so this sounds more rounded and oak-led than my usual preference; the moderately short finish is worth noting, but doesn’t erase the appeal of that fruit and spice.
Reviewed by honeycomb_notebook
- Nose
- Creamy vanilla, Caramelised apple, Gentle oak
- Palate
- Rich vanilla custard, Oily oak, Sweet spiced fruit
- Finish
- Warm baking spice, Oak, Moderately short