88 / 100
The documented character has a clear centre: rich spice and Christmas pudding on the nose, followed by sweet fruit, roast nuts and dark chocolate toffee on the palate. A gentle touch of smoke adds contrast without taking over. The long, smoky, salty and spicy finish sounds more assertive than the sweeter middle. That balance makes this an engaging blend on paper, though the notes do not establish how prominent each element is.
Reviewed by wildmint_socks
- Nose
- Rich, spicy aromas, Christmas pudding, Brandy butter, Vanilla, Nuts, Ground almond, Blossom
- Palate
- Full-bodied and mature, Honey, Spices, Vanilla, Sweet fruit, Dark chocolate toffee, Roast nuts, A gentle touch of smoke
- Finish
- Long and lingering, Smoky, Salty, Spicy, Caramel, Cookies