87 / 100
There’s a compelling push and pull between the jammy dark fruit and the heavily peated, sooty character. Strong espresso, ash and burnt wood make this a firmly smoky direction, while the blackberries, quince jam and warm spices give the palate more to work with than peat alone. The finish sounds persistent, with dark chocolate and cherry alongside raw oak. It seems richly detailed, though the smoke is clearly the leading voice.
Reviewed by honeycomb_notebook
- Nose
- Rancio, blackcurrant jam, cherry liqueur, chimney soot, orange peel, freshly tanned leather, and wine gums., With water, peat moves forward with more smoke and soot, cured meat, and a slight touch of sulphur.
- Palate
- Thick, creamy texture with heavily peated character and significant Oloroso influence., Blackberries, wood spices, ginger, clove, nutmeg, quince jam, Demerara sugar, strong espresso, ash, and burnt wood.
- Finish
- Espresso, dark chocolate, raw oak, a touch of salt, and dark cherries., Lingering sootiness persists for an extended period.