76 / 100
The sharp, unusual nose and heavily oaked palate make this a challenging style, but the longer finish sounds more inviting, with sour cherry, apricot, menthol, and anise. That shift gives it some balance, though the palate’s strange sherry character may not suit everyone.
Reviewed by SundialRover
- Nose
- Spices and citrus, with a distinct sulfur note, burnt oak, and wine aroma.
- Palate
- Noticeably oaky, with spices, tart berries, overripe cherries, arugula, and aloe.
- Finish
- Longer than average, with menthol, anise, sherry, sour cherry, apricot, tart berries, oak, and almond.