78 / 100
The fresh-cut timber and vanilla on the nose make the oak angle clear, but the palate sounds thinner, with nuts and black cherry syrup. That contrast leaves me unsure how well the oak-led description carries through; the slightly earthy, bitter finish adds another turn.
Reviewed by fern.fox
- Nose
- Floral notes, Hazelnuts and marzipan, Fresh-cut timber, Vanilla beans, Milk Duds and toffee pudding
- Palate
- A bit thin, Nuts and black cherry syrup, Hints of black pepper and corn syrup
- Finish
- Slightly earthy and bitter